The second attempt!!

[johnmac]

My new trebles arrived today, si i nipped up to the tackle shop for some new varnish and a little bit more materials....... i'm delighted with the two flies i produced..... even if i do say so myself!

One is loosely based on a fly by another person.... the other just a bit of everything..... dont ask me why but i find trebles so much easier to tie on!

your thoughts... both tied on size 6 Nickel Esmond Drury hooks.

[Sloggi]

I like these too. Again proportions are ok and the colours are fine.

I never use trebles now - most rivers I fish on are not keen on trebles. Intersting that you find trebles easier to use - doesn't the extra point cause problems?

When I began tying, I used to copy flies to get proportions, lengths, and accuracy right. I always tied flies I knew worked like an Ally's shrimp, or blue charm etc so I knew if I tied them accurately, they would be successful as the pattern was proven. I still remember the first fish on my own tied fly...

Now I tie any colour that tales my fancy - at the moment it's purple and copper!

[kercock]

E-Bay here you come. ! why not ?

[johnmac]

i think i'm a bit off e-bay at the moment! I've seen how much some of the flies go for on there..... not a lotto! and if it costs me £5 or £6 for ten hooks..... i'll probably make £4 when i sell ten!! ;D ;D ;D

Maybe i'll put a few on one day for a laugh!! I'll let you all know when they are on so you can bid away!!!! Remember i'm just a poor lad so bid up! ;D

All the best! John.