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slage
09-18-2006, 07:11 PM
Here is my caddis-

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l2/threefingerjimmy/44099920411_0_ALB.jpg

Hairstacker
10-02-2006, 04:18 PM
Very nice Scott, definitely buggy looking! 8)

Well, my flies are in the mail. I guess that entitles me to ask, where are we on this swap? :lol: Hopefully, I'm not the last one to get 'em in. . . . :oops: :lol:

slage
10-02-2006, 06:53 PM
Hey H.S-

We are slowly gathering. I have Chris' Vitamin D's- nice. And am expecting more tonight in the mail.
As soon as I get them all, I'll send them back around.
Recently got a new camera so I'll post them all online.

slage
10-04-2006, 12:39 PM
Hairstacker, got your Juicy Bugs yesterday, very juicy :lol:
As usual, perfectly tied, very impressive. I am gaining more enthusiasm all the time for traditional patterns.

Chris, the Vitamin-D's are awesome :)
Really nice twist on a great fly. I have already tied up some of my own due to your inspiration.
What is the material on the bottom thorax though??

Looking like I should get them all pretty quick here.

Hairstacker
10-04-2006, 02:22 PM
Scott, thanks for the very kind comments -- I'm just happy if I don't embarrass myself. :lol:

SullyTM
10-04-2006, 05:56 PM
...oh you're an embarrasment Mike :D :lol: Would love to see all of the flies from this swap.

Later...

Chris Laskodi
10-06-2006, 02:37 AM
Thanks for the kind words slage. The thorax is red ice dub. I don't remember the exact name for the color but I want to say its the UV red one. I don't have my fly tying materials with me or I'd check.

When tying that fly I just try to find the gawdiest and flashiest things to put on the fly. With steelhead it seems the gawdier the better. The original Vitamin D was too boring for me so I added some new stuff. It is one ugly fly but it works. Can't complain about that!

slage
10-06-2006, 12:57 PM
Chris- nice! Thanks
David- Awesome fly, it looks like the new Assasin. Really like the wood duck? hackle(ish) stuff.
I can see this fly making it into my normal rotation.

I will post pictures tonight of the flies in hand.

David Lee
10-06-2006, 01:27 PM
Chris- nice! Thanks
David- Awesome fly, it looks like the new Assasin. Really like the wood duck? hackle(ish) stuff.
I can see this fly making it into my normal rotation.

I will post pictures tonight of the flies in hand.

Geeez , Scott .....

I even sent a pattern sheet w/ the stuff used to tye it !! :P :P :P

What it is is .... an ELECTRIC BIRDNEST :twisted:

Hook - TMC 7989 #8

Thread - Black 6/0 Uni

Tail - Brown Gadwall flank tip , cocked-up 45 degrees

Body- Olive Crystal chennile , size small

Hackle - Brown Gadwall flank , tyed distribution wrap

Collar - Firey Brown Antron

Bead - Copper

Pretty much a standard Birdnest , just tyed for Steelies w/ more sparkle . It should just kick them fishes , but good .

BTW , THANK YOU for hosting =D>

David :D

David Lee
10-06-2006, 01:41 PM
Ooops , one more thing -

I think this bug fishes best from August thru October , then again after the last of February . The reason being is .... it looks a lot like a Caddis , and fishes best before the Kings drop eggs .

By the way , Kings will hammer this fly , you won't be able to keep them off of it . Make sure to bring some extras .... :idea:

David :D

slage
10-06-2006, 06:48 PM
David-
No, I know...
I did get the pattern sheet, I was just emailing some comments this a.m. from work and couldn't remember what the material was :?:

Interesting the Kings are fooled by them too, huh? I would say that qualifies as an effective pattern. Nice info regarding the timing of fishing it too, I think I may go out tonight and give one a try :D

slage
10-07-2006, 12:15 AM
Here are the flies to date.

Little Striper's Zonker Leech
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0241.jpg


Hairstacker's Juicy Bug
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0238.jpg

David Lee's Electric Birdnest
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0233.jpg

Chris L's modified Vitamin-D
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0228.jpg

Slage's caddis
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0224.jpg


:D Nice!!

David Lee
10-07-2006, 01:06 AM
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Wow Scott .... those macro shots look PRO !!!

Wish MY camara would shoot half as nice up close :?

Good lookin' bugs . fellas !!

David :D

slage
10-16-2006, 04:16 PM
Dustin's Wire Nymph


http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/slage/IMG_0261.jpg


Thanks guys, flies are in the mail.

Adam Grace
10-16-2006, 08:50 PM
Nice flies guys!

Hairstacker
10-20-2006, 02:49 AM
Got my flies!! Wow, you all tied some GREAT flies! And Scott -- thank you very much for hosting!!!