A fly pattern some of you might like

[Big.Bear]

here is a pattern that takes a little time to tie but works AWESOME when insects like damsels are swimming to the bulrushes to hatch.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/ffisherman/DSCF2066.jpg

[FisherPotch]

That pattern looks amazing, love it!! Very nice .Loon..

[Bob Moss]

Hey Loon that almost looks alive. what size hook? have you tried any different colors? Thanx for any info, goodluck and be safe. Bob Moss.:)

[Big.Bear]

that is a size 10 mustad c53s curved nymph hook. I tie them in brown, different colors of green, and black imitates a stonefly nymph.

[Ayr]

Great looking fly LOON, well done.

Ayr.

[honda450]

Hey Loon gonna send me some of those?:wave:

[Big.Bear]

Hey Loon gonna send me some of those?:wave:

I can do that for ya

[Kingfisher]

Looks like you spent some time on that fly with the weave on the body and the legs. But I'm not a fan of the mix of colors you chose. But that's not to say it won't work. Have you tried them? It may be just the ticket.

If I were tying that one I'd try to use more buggy colors, like olive and tan.

[Big.Bear]

Looks like you spent some time on that fly with the weave on the body and the legs. But I'm not a fan of the mix of colors you chose. But that's not to say it won't work. Have you tried them? It may be just the ticket.

If I were tying that one I'd try to use more buggy colors, like olive and tan.

Actually Its originally tied with olive and tan but the 2 greens I have chosen have always seemed to work better so that's what I stick with. I fished this pattern allot back home in B.C. on my favorite lake and the fish would take this fly allot more then the green and tan. Also in that lake the insects had some different colors to them compared to all other lakes. Match the hatch and it worked! I rarely post a pattern I have not fished and has not been effective.

[Albertabowhunter]

Heres another fly that you may like if you wnat to spend the time....

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/31092Medium_Img_0387.jpg

[Big.Bear]

do you actually have the materials list for that fly?

[Albertabowhunter]

do you actually have the materials list for that fly?

Yup... I tied it..... I can get it for you if you wish, but I'll do it in abit, just running out to get a movie.....

[Big.Bear]

ok cool thanks, you can just pm it to me if you want

[Albertabowhunter]

Recipe:
Hook: size 6 4XL streamer/nymph
Thread: 3/0 or Kevlar Yellow
Weight: Lead or copper wire lashed to the sides of the hook
Tail: 2 goose biots tied v shaped and coloured by marker
Body: braided swannundaze
Legs: Mono - coloured and coated with flex-cement
Wingcase: Thin Skin, mottled bustard orange
Gills: Tan ostrich herl
Eyes: Med. mono eyes
Antennae: 2x2 moose hair flex-cemented together

Heres a link to another pic.....

http://www.flyangler.ca/index.php?option=com_flyanglerpatterns&page=view&pat_id=21149&Itemid=42

[Big.Bear]

Recipe:
Hook: size 6 4XL streamer/nymph
Thread: 3/0 or Kevlar Yellow
Weight: Lead or copper wire lashed to the sides of the hook
Tail: 2 goose biots tied v shaped and coloured by marker
Body: braided swannundaze
Legs: Mono - coloured and coated with flex-cement
Wingcase: Thin Skin, mottled bustard orange
Gills: Tan ostrich herl
Eyes: Med. mono eyes
Antennae: 2x2 moose hair flex-cemented together

Heres a link to another pic.....

http://www.flyangler.ca/index.php?option=com_flyanglerpatterns&page=view&pat_id=21149&Itemid=42

pretty simple actually, I figured the wingcase was thin skin, its neat stuff.

[FisherPotch]

pretty simple actually, I figured the wingcase was thin skin, its neat stuff.

Simple????? :huh: I think I'll have to pay someone inorder to get my hands on flys like these!!!

[fishman]

I have found that on most lakes the damsels and dragons hatch around the same time the damsels maybe a little earlier but the dragons have moved into the shallow and the fish will take a dragon first instead of a damsel....don't get me wrong i have had great days usuing damsels but most of the time the dragon will out fish it

[Big.Bear]

I have found that on most lakes the damsels and dragons hatch around the same time the damsels maybe a little earlier but the dragons have moved into the shallow and the fish will take a dragon first instead of a damsel....don't get me wrong i have had great days usuing damsels but most of the time the dragon will out fish it

guess it depends what lake, back home I liked fishing damsels more as I caught more with them. And also when I used a throat pump all I got were damsels.

[brandon]

Man, do I wish I could tie like that!!!!

[Big.Bear]

Man, do I wish I could tie like that!!!!

practice man, just practice!

[clyde]

Here's my stonefly

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/realistic%20golden%20stone/step31.jpg

[Big.Bear]

Here's my stonefly

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/realistic%20golden%20stone/step31.jpg

is the wingcase thin skin? and what are the legs made of?

[clyde]

Wing case is actually overhead project sheeting that I printed a pattern on then cut out and the leg are heat shrink tubing. I have a step by step if anyone is interested. It's quite lengthy though

[Big.Bear]

pm sent

[fishman]

guess it depends what lake, back home I liked fishing damsels more as I caught more with them. And also when I used a throat pump all I got were damsels.


I will fish the dragon even if all i get is damsel when i throat pump it is kinda like the meat and potato thing........lots of damsel but a dragon goes by and they grab it...........don't get me wrong there is times the damsel will outfish the dragon but i find these alberta pothole lakes have a high number of dragons and they love them

[Big.Bear]

everyman for his own lol:cool:

[Kingfisher]

Clyde that is one sick looking fly. That thing looks so nice I'd even eat it myself.

I've had luck on lakes with both damsels and dragons. I always keep a good selection of both on hand. The damsels I find in the spring are lighter green. That's when yours would probably be best Loon. Then in the fall they seem to be almost a tan color.

One thing I've found with dragons is that I usually put on a heavier leader usually florocarbon about 8 or 10lb. Just because the takes are harder. I think the fish know they bite back, so they want to smack them and kill them quickly. But hey that's just my thoughts on it. What the heck do I know?

[Big.Bear]

The damsels I find in the spring are lighter green. That's when yours would probably be best Loon.

The damsels back home were dark olive/green color that's why I tweaked that pattern to my liking and man does it work.

[uicehole]

Nice looking flies, all. I'd be choked if I lost one of those on my backcast. Do the fish actually bite or do they get mesmerized and awed by the craftsmanship?

[The Fisherman Guy]

Excellent flies gentlemen!

[Mudslide]

I'm not worthy! :)
Simply amazing guys.

[honda450]

That is some awesome looking stonefly there Clyde.:wave:

[Big Bull]

Excellent flies gentlemen!

Hey TFG, good to see you're still alive!:wave:

[Big Bull]

Here's my stonefly

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/realistic%20golden%20stone/step31.jpg
Wow clyde, that has got to be the most realistic looking fly that I have ever seen. I see that I have some learning to do.

[BBJTKLE&FISHINGADVENTURES]

Here's my stonefly

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/realistic%20golden%20stone/step31.jpg

Thats sick , amazing , looks like something I should step on but then id catch a sucker LOL .:lol::lol::lol:

[clyde]

Here's a couple more

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/forum%20stuff/IMGP1191.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff95/clyde1174/forum%20stuff/IMGP1369.jpg