Fly Swap - Lake Flies For This Spring!

[Scott V]

I decided I would tie a terrestrial... just a beattle that has produced well for me on still waters... how does that sound?

Will that be a Paul, Ringo, John, or George beatle?

[Bob Scheidt]

Yes I am one who has seen this thread and feel like I missed out, my loss.
I am still tying. I just sent a box of flies to the Nortwest flytyers expo, March, Albany Oregon. Next I am going to send a box to the Idaho tyers expo, also March, but in Boise.

Makes me feel good to participate with other tyers to raise funds for the fishes.

I just dyed up a batch of marabou, from white to olive. I hit the color I was after, right on.

I had the stuff in the dye bath for 24 hours.

Be talking to ya.
Bob Scheidt

[Hairstacker]

It's definitely our loss that we missed you on this one Bob, as it would have been a real treat to have you on board. For those who don't know, Bob is an exhibition-level tyer. Sure hope we catch you on the next one.

[Hairstacker]

I would be sorely remiss if I didn't mention that one of our very own swap members, David Lee, will be tying at the International Sportsmans' Exhibition (ISE) in Sacramento this weekend! If you go, I know nothing would please David more than if you stopped by and say, "Hi!" I also know he would really enjoy the opportunity to answer any tying questions you may have. I know I've learned something new every time I've sat in front of him and watched him tie.

[David Lee]

Thanks for the plug , Mike !!!

The Tyers at the ISE Tyers row are ALL Black belts - most are 7th-degree Black belts ! Spend 10 minutes in front of ANYBODY there and you ARE going to learn something !!

I also agree 100% about Bob Scheidt - He's a hell of a tyer , and a great guy on top of that !! If Bob is at Kienes Expo .... DO NOT miss seeing him -

David

[jburge]

I'll second that advice about not missing the tiers at the expo. I went yesterday and spent most of my time in utter amazement.

And so I humbly submit my beginning fly tying efforts for the fly swap. It's a black Doc's Twin Lake Special:




Recipe:

Hook: TMC 5263 #8
Thread: Black 6/0
Weight: 12 wraps 0.25 lead free round wire
Tail: Black marabou with 4 strands of black holographic Flashabou
Body: Black chenille and red chenille for the throat
Hackle: Black saddle hackle

[Bob Scheidt]

Thanks for the kind words Stacker and David. You guys are top notch. I will be at Kiene's expo as long as they will have me.

2 new tying products you may already know about. Both from Hareline.

1. Grizzly krystal flash, it's barred and looks really good, comes in 3 colors.

A: black/red
B: copper/blue
C: silver/black

2: Metz magnum saddles, finally a saddle with big long feathers on it. For tying sizes 1,2,4, an 6.

Bob

[Hairstacker]

jburge -- Very nice! Looks like it's intended for trout but I suspect if you bounce it down a rocky shoreline you'll probably pick up some smallies with it as well. Good show!

Bob -- Thanks for the heads-up on the new Hareline materials!

[jburge]

Hairstacker, thanks. It's a start, and as a beginner having a chance to participate in the swap is going to be just the right amount of pressure to step up the game.

And yep, it's a trout bug. For those who haven't seen it before, it was developed by "Doc" Randol in the '80's for the lakes around Mammoth (one of my all time favorite spots). I think it'd be a blast to try it for some smallies too.

[WT]

Here is my beatle... it's for trout crusin the banks... its also a good fly for rivers as well... HS pm me with your address and I will throw these in the mail.