I am looking for a pattern called the USD fly, I believe I first saw it on this site. Can’t seem to find it now. It’s basically a reverse parachute fly, with the post tied on the bend of the hook. Anyone know where I can find this??? The pattern has been working well for me, especially in skinny and flat water, been out producing the standard parachute big time.
Bill
Do a search for Roy Christie’s flies online. He’s the master of upside down flies, currently. He’s a great tier and a all around good person.
Mark
Here…
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/112204fotw.php
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/103104fotw.php
Here…
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/103104fotw.php
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw2/112204fotw.php
looks like you are going to have to copy/paste the first link
Soft-hackle is exactly right. He is a great guy and will help you any way he can. I know this first hand!
Joe
While not an upside down pattern, this one has the parachute hackle on the bend of the hooks. It has proven to be a great pattern for me dressed as a BWO. It is also a Roy Christie pattern (Thanks Roy). You can find a detailed step-by-step set of instructions at http://ukflydressing.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=sbs&thread=655&page=1 . Hope this is of some help.
I’m hoping for a well-illustrated book to be published…
Ed