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Post by granters on Feb 11, 2007 13:12:26 GMT
right, last one. I wanted a smaller version and i like black and red combination so i put this one together on a we ally tube. I've been a busy wee fly tying maniac this week! Hope you like it chappies  |
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Post by lomond on Feb 11, 2007 17:33:19 GMT
Ryan, welcome to the forum. I met you and your dad at Coolies Lynn last autumn. Will more than likely see you on the Leven this season. Russell
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Post by lomond on Feb 11, 2007 17:37:26 GMT
Granters, another nice fly. Black & silver seems to work well on the Leven. Would be good to see something with these colours ?
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Post by clyde-rod on Feb 11, 2007 17:54:26 GMT
Ryan, welcome to the forum. I met you and your dad at Coolies Lynn last autumn. Will more than likely see you on the Leven this season. Russell i'm not very good with names. I tend to remember the tackle the gut had. ha ha |
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 17:02:48 GMT
Would be good to see something with these colours ? What do you mean Lomond? Couldn't quite understand. I'm stupid remember! |
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Post by lomond on Feb 12, 2007 19:11:19 GMT
Granter's ,just meant it would be good to see a black & silver type tube fly, as these colours work well on the Leven.
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 19:15:58 GMT
Ah, no bother. I'm at the vice again tonight so i should have a box full of these by saturday. Gonna try some jungle cock cheeks on them tonight, see what i can come up with
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Post by lomond on Feb 12, 2007 19:31:23 GMT
Look forward to seeing them !! Do you ever stop tying flies ? You will be catching up with Fruin soon !
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 19:53:57 GMT
i don't actually! life's terribly boring at the minute and i like inventing things when i'm bored at work all day. I've not got much else to do actually, and with the season starting again it provides therapy until i actually get fishing. I've also discovered the excitement of selling my spares on e-bay. Great when you see the price go up 2 quid in the last second!
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 21:00:03 GMT
Jungle cock version. Fanfare please ;D not a great picture, there are 2 strands of crinkleflash in the wing too, you just can't see it.  |
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Post by macd on Feb 12, 2007 21:23:09 GMT
Lomond, i'm always a bit wary of putting too much flash in patterns. If i use a shiny body then i'll leave it out. But i know where you're coming from. I'll definitely have one or two with a flashier wing nice tying granters. i know where you are coming from with too much flash. Have you tried a few strands of angel hair- no bulk, but just a nice wee sparkle. |
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Post by lomond on Feb 12, 2007 21:38:12 GMT
Another nice fly Granters, although I think I prefer the 3 above with more Black in the wings. Only my opinion of course. I am sure this one will get fish.
Have you ever tied any on the Loop silver or gold bottle tubes ? Alot of people use these on the Leven.
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 21:54:51 GMT
Lomond, i'm always a bit wary of putting too much flash in patterns. If i use a shiny body then i'll leave it out. But i know where you're coming from. I'll definitely have one or two with a flashier wing nice tying granters. i know where you are coming from with too much flash. Have you tried a few strands of angel hair- no bulk, but just a nice wee sparkle. I think that's just another name for what i used. adds a subtle wee flash without going overboard. Lomond, i've got a box full of brass tubes, my only problem with them is that a plastic tube moves so much better (on my opinion). I prefer coneheads to bottle tubes but of course they have their place. I always carry some anyway. I've not tried the loop ones yet so that might be the next venture! And ps, i agree with you about the black. I'm waiting on more arriving so i thought i'd give the orange a bash |
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Post by lomond on Feb 12, 2007 22:21:52 GMT
I agree plastic/Alu tubes move better. Although when the Leven is high,something a bit heavier is required to get the fly down abit further in the water. A brass tube can be hard going all day,therefore the loop tubes are handy.
I think I read somewhere that the Leven is the second fastest flowing river in Britain after the Spey. May be wrong here though.
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Post by granters on Feb 12, 2007 22:40:09 GMT
Right, i think i've nailed it. thanks for all the input everyone. i hope this thread has been interesting and shows how flies develop to those that don't tie themselves. This one, i only put the liner in half way, which means the hook fits neatly into the plastic tube. I feel that silicone tubing can really ruin the look of a fly sometimes. I heard that too Lomond, about the Leven. Will definitely get some brass tubes in the box. Cheers for all the advice ;D  |
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Post by lomond on Feb 13, 2007 19:39:57 GMT
Granters, spot on !!
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Post by ibm59 on Mar 14, 2007 22:46:48 GMT
Right, i think i've nailed it. thanks for all the input everyone. i hope this thread has been interesting and shows how flies develop to those that don't tie themselves. This one, i only put the liner in half way, which means the hook fits neatly into the plastic tube. I feel that silicone tubing can really ruin the look of a fly sometimes. I heard that too Lomond, about the Leven. Will definitely get some brass tubes in the box. Cheers for all the advice ;D Dont whack your shiny new lpxe with a loop/metal tube , granters. There's not too much strength there for any sudden impacts. I bought one last year and love it to bits but only for floating line/light fly work. Lovely flies , by the way. See you down the Leven once the water drops. I'm the grumpy git in the ancient , dark green citroen at the Bonhill bridge carpark. TTFN. |
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