First time tying some clousers. I got way better half way through in my opinion. I tied up some synthetic hair ones as well and buck tail is definitely superior! The white bucktail is from the buck I shot this past fall as well! Feels good producing your own material!
So I’m a total newb to tying. Pretty much the only thing I’m struggling with is whip finishing. Would I have an easier time learning with a different style of whip finished? I got this Dr Slick one in a kit from my local shop I’ve seen several different styles, and the loon one looks interesting.
The bottom post screw is slipping. I reached out to customer support with poor results. I would never buy one again.
I shoot a couple crows every year, just started tying. Wondering what kind of saltwater or bass streamers I could tie with some crow feathers. If you have tied with crow feathers, PLEASE SHARE PICS! Also if you have an understanding of which feathers I could use for what application on a technical level, I’m interested to know.
Today I took the hard road and did some parachutes. I hate doing these but I used the Flagler videos and had some adhesive that really helped. It's so much easier to whip finish the top and rely on adhesive for the hackle. I only had one fall apart on me because my wrap wasn't tight enough. Anyhow, I've always loved the lion of parachute purple hazes but never tied them until today. ☔️
What is this Mylar tubing belly material and does it come flattened/creased like this or do I have to do that myself? Just got my first vise on Friday (renzetti saltwater traveler) and I’ve been trying to find more of these flies for years, figure I should just replicate it on my own now that I have the setup. Anyone recognize this fly pattern? (The bunny strip is supposed to be secured at the bend of the hook)
The one to the far right seems best.
I visited an estate sale that certainly reflected a life well lived. Last day, and it was already pretty well picked over. There were still a few rods and reels, but nothing that would fill a space in my quiver. I did come away with this vise and a small pile of books though!
Is anyone familiar with the accessory in the second photo? It just clips or slides onto the stem of the vise. I’m thinking maybe tube fly adapter, but it doesn’t seem to be tapered at all?
Going to try using this over the summer for sea trout in the uk
Currently using 210d Danville flymaster, and I have run the entire spool through beeswax to help with the fraying. I typically tie bucktail jigs, or bigger flies. When I go to replenish my supply, what thread should I get that, has similar or better qualities to this Danville 210?
Secondary question, which veevus thread would be most similar, or better than this Danville flymaster 210d?
Pic for whateverness. If this post is truly not fit for the flytying sub, could someone please help direct my question to someone who might have some insight?
People will call just about any streamer a bugger even if it doesn't include any hackle (which I think is the defining characteristic of a 'bugger' fly compared to other streamers)... but if they make one material swap or color change to a nymph or dry fly they've gotta give it a new name.
Carp, mudsuckers, poor mans bonefish. Idc they are one of my favorite fish to go after.
Heres a few of my flies that i use.