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Post by tynetraveller on Nov 17, 2006 19:12:34 GMT
Cool flies- My favourite cold water pattern. When I catch a fish on my one next spring ( When not if!) I will tell my mates it was tied on a rolling ship!
Cheers, Simon
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Post by madkeen on Nov 17, 2006 20:46:44 GMT
Nice looking tubes bound to get a springer off the tummel on mine when i get it .I am away to start tying mine now dont know how i get on beibng slightly worse for way with the drink  |
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Post by madkeen on Nov 17, 2006 20:56:32 GMT
Colin dont worry you havent seen mine yet ;D
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Post by tynetraveller on Nov 21, 2006 10:00:52 GMT
Alan, I am glad you made your mind up- very nice flies!
It would be quite fun to do another swap in the future that was just size 6 cascade variants- we all tie our own version and it would be very interesting to see the results!
Cheers, Simon
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Post by easky on Nov 21, 2006 10:30:57 GMT
nice flies springer  one question re hook size - when you say size 6 is that an ED size 6? I would normally use size 12, 10 or occassionally 8 - so is your size 6 one bigger again? (I didn't think ED did silver and gold trebles bigger than 10?) E |
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Post by easky on Nov 22, 2006 9:32:52 GMT
cheers guys, that is good to know they make them up to 6's
I agree Springer, I'm a fan and think the coloured hooks gives them a little bit extra, I think asthetically they really look well in some patterns in particular. Whether or not salar agrees is another question ;D
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Post by easky on Nov 23, 2006 9:57:58 GMT
any pixs Colin?
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Post by macd on Nov 23, 2006 16:23:26 GMT
Thats my Apaches finished  Colin. Colin, they really should be Native Americans. Dont want the PC brigade on your case ;D |
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Post by macsalmo on Nov 24, 2006 9:46:28 GMT
Thats mine done too :  This style/pattern has caught me 95% of my fish this season from April to Nov in all river heights Tied on 1" Alum. tubes |
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Post by easky on Nov 24, 2006 13:21:32 GMT
another nice set of flies |
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Post by easky on Nov 24, 2006 14:56:03 GMT
was just thinking those guys still tying - why don't you do a step by step of the fly you are doing as you go? It may also help break up the tedium of tying 10 flies in a row ;D
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Post by clydebuilt on Nov 24, 2006 16:09:13 GMT
Looks like this swap is going to be a belter gents!!
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Post by easky on Nov 24, 2006 16:28:41 GMT
Well, thats mine done. Cascade variant, size 6 silver Esmond Drury, stood me well the last couple of seasons.   Springer do you tie a loop of nylon at back of the treble? I used to do this to stop the tails wrapping round the hooks but found it changed the way the fly swims |
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Post by turrifftackle on Nov 24, 2006 17:38:05 GMT
Tedium of tying 10 in a row. You want to tye commercially- how abaout the tedium of 400 cascades in a row  Got to go only another 2000 flies to do. Frank |
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Post by macsalmo on Nov 24, 2006 19:58:26 GMT
I'll have a couple spare for you mate although you might have to contend with Adam for them as he'll be on the scrounge ;D |
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Post by altmor on Nov 24, 2006 20:25:34 GMT
 Like the flies boys - keep them coming !! There's been a few hours spent at the vice over this fly swap. Like Colin, I like to experiment - above being some of the waddingtons I use. Count me in for the next fly swap - I missed this one. |
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Post by G Ritchie on Nov 24, 2006 20:54:20 GMT
That is my Silver Allies finished. Tied on size 9 silver salar doubles.   I will attempt a step by step if I get a chance. |
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Post by G Ritchie on Nov 24, 2006 21:40:33 GMT
Yes, it is the same as the original, but with a silver body and fluorescent fire orange head. I also omit the crystal flash in the tail, I find that it works far better for me without it.
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Post by exerod on Nov 26, 2006 14:18:14 GMT
Done. A sort of Fast Eddie inspired (if that's the right word) Templedog. Has a real glow in peaty water. Looking forward to getting the other flies back, they all look real crackers.  Andy |
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Post by easky on Nov 27, 2006 10:26:53 GMT
Easky, Yes I tie in a small loop at the base of the hook, I use 6lb line about 0.18mm, its so fine I cant say Ive noticed any real difference to how the fly swims. My catch rates havn't varied noticably since using this loop so Ive never really thought about it. It just saves the hassle of checking the tails. I was using 10-12lb line which I think was the difference (it meant the tail was at an angle of about 20 degrees). It does reduce the amount of tangles though |
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