Everyone probably knows the recipe for a BH Pheasant Tail, but I’m going to post it anyway – along with some notes on my fishing experiences with it.
Recipe: Bead Head Pheasant Tail
Hook: #16 TMC 200R
Thread: Brown Uni-Thread 6/0
BeadHead: 3/32" diameter Gold Bead
Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Rib: Fine Copper Wire
Abdomen: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Wingcase: Pheasant Tail Fibers
Legs: Tips of the Wingcase Fibers
Notes: Before we became fellow FAOL’ers, The_Sib taught me that this nymph can be fished effectively with movement. If I’m not getting action with a dead drifted nymph, I sometimes take the strike indicator off and swing these nymphs in the current and then bring 'em back in quick 1-2" strips. And sometimes a single twitch after letting them get deep will bring a strike. In the streams I fish most frequently, it’s often just the ticket.
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And another fine set of flies arrived in the afternoon mail. LeftHandedBrain did a very nice job with these wet flies. We’re almost half way through the month folks, get to tyin!
I was very pleased to receive my October flies in the mail yesterday, and I mailed my November wets to Ron this morning. I expect them to arrive before Thanksgiving.
That’s a tiny midge that Bluegill tied. Jersey has some winter trout fishing that’s actually not too bad – but you gotta fish small, dark midges. At least some of the time you do.
Those pictures are a little deceiving aren’t they. In the picture that midge looks like a size 12. I had the camera 1/2 inch from the fly when the picture was taken so it would fill the frame. I really had a problem getting it to stay put in the clamp.
Ron, I received my October nymphs on Monday, they look great. Also I do appreciate your advice and I will institute it on my January flies (my wet flies are all already done and my Christmas fly is in the works).
I will be mailing my wets today.
“If it was easy anybody could do it”
Timothy S. Furey Sr.
Danbob’s flies arrived in the afternoon mail. Very nicely done.
FTroop7, glad you took the critique in the manner it was given. I am by no means a master tier or anything of the sort, but any hints I can give that will shorten the learning curve will be offered.
A nice set of flies arrived from BigFlatBrook in the afternoon mail. Nicely done.
If you guys aren’t fishing wet flies for trout, bream and bass, your missing something. After this part of the swap you’ll have a very nice starter set when the ice melts.
Sent XMAS fly off this morning in a padded envelope. ETA next Friday or Saturday.
Actually, I am “doubling up” on fly swaps – I’m a glutton for punishment, I guess. And in my other swap, the package I sent arrived torn and no flies inside.
If there’s a problem with this one, there ought to be enough time for me to give it another shot before the 20th.
5 days to go til the deadeline for this month. Flies from Doug in BC, BigFlat Brook, Danbob, Rangerman, and Lefthandedbrain are in. That leaves MikeK, FTroop7, Bluegill and Okienoodler still out.
Just a reminder, the deadline for the Christmas Tying Contest is December 20th, not the end of the month. Flies received after the 20th won’t be eligible for the contest. The judges have set aside the 21st as the judging date.
Ron, I mailed my flies out on the 16th and got them back Saturday the 26th. From the note that was inside the envelope, apparently the padded envelope that I sent was ripped open. Someone was nice enough to send me the flies back(name and address was on the Altoids can)minus the couple of bucks I put it for return postage of course. But, hey I got my flies back. I will overnite them to you today when I get off work.
“If it was easy anybody could do it”
Timothy S. Furey Sr.
Funny you should post this now. I was about to e-mail you. I noticed that you sent the flies on the 16th and was wondering if you got them back. In several years of hosting swap this is the third time thats happened. Sometimes the machines used to sort mail damage the envelopes and the fly box falls out. At least having your name and address on the box saved your flies.
Thanks for doing the overnite thing. It’s appreciated.
Your flies are winging their way to you I type this post. Our numbers have dropped (about to open things to new folks), but the flies are very high quality.
Feel free to check out the other albums on the site (just leave off everything after the .com).
Don’t forget that the deadline for your Christmas flies is NOT the end of December, but IS DECEMBER 20TH. Sorry for yelling, just wanted everyone to notice.
I have two entries into the contest so far. That’s not enough to claim all the prizes. Get to tying, folks.
REE
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I’m going to post my recipe online – which is, once again, no secret formula – as well as some fishing notes.
Brown Hackle Peacock
Hook: #14 TMC 3269
Thread: Brown 6.0
Rib: oval gold tinsel
Body: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Brown Hen
Notes: I have no experience fishing wet flies or soft hackles. However, during the swap I received some good advice from someone who does, and I’m going to pass it on.
“Flies that don’t work consistantly, don’t stay around long. Wet flies have been around since fly fishing began. They’re still here because they work and work well. Fishing a wet fly is the easiest of all. You can fish them using the high stick nymphing method, cast them upstream and dead drift them or the usual down and across stream cast.”
Ron Eagle Elk
email, 11/02/2005
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In by e-mail, pafisherman has decided he would like to join our crew for the remaining months, January through April. Let’s welcome him aboard. I’m looking forward to seeing his flies.
Bluegill has also let me know that things went awry for him this month. He would like to remain in the swap and submit his flies with those for January.
You might also note that Buckeyetier has joined us starting in January. Looks like we may be getting back up to strength.
REE
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