Tim A Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Tied this in a few colors for upcoming attempts at Muskie. It combines the features of Granato's "Chupacabra" and Jared's "Outlaw," both renown fish-catchers. Its mostly flash and craft fur (still on "hide" like a fat zonker) with an EP brush head. This one is 9" long on a 5/0 hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Tim, 9" wow, what size rod and line do you toss that bad boy with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Wide loops on a 10wt. Much of the length is flash and a little kinky fiber, so all the water absorption will be in the front 4.5". We'll see how these fish. I might trim the craft fur hides thinner next batch--they're about 1/2" wide and 2" long right now. And there's a rattle in there somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Kral Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Very nice Tim, sorry I'm gonna miss you by a day up north. That thing will be a breeze to cast, especially with a 10wt. My last trip I was throwing big flies, that were mainly natural materials. They were heavy for sure, but still able to cast them fine with an 8 and 9wt. All about changing up the cast a bit, as you know. FYI, we will be floating the Namekagon Friday if you're still around! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Ryan,I love that river, I've seen some monster muskie and sturgeon on the small stretch I used to fish years ago. Tim, that's a fine looking fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice tie, Tim. Hope to see some pics of monsters when you and Ryan get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Very nice fly. I also would enjoy seeing that hanging From a large toothy predator! Good luck up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Good looking fly. We both seem to be using the same material for a photo background. I DID IT FIRST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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