rich mc Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 that fly is a proven winner by our club anglers. has anyone tried tying them if different colors or sizes. yellow/copper seems to be the only one sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshw Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I've fish it in black with white rubber legs (traditional girdle bug color) and had some in yellow with brown legs that were really good at times on the local rivers here. It reminds me I have to tie up some yellow ones to fish again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Rich, I think the Tequeely is one of those classic patterns that only comes in one color combination like the Royal Coachman or Mickey Finn of yore. The pattern includes specific materials and colors. But thanks for reminding us of this killer of Smallmouths. You know I have to tie up some in red and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich mc Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 john l told me that the coppery body is only available to orvis that ties the pattern. i picked one up yesterday at yorktown orvis. i plan to tie some on a offset worm hook with lead wire on the bottom of shank so it rides point up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 I've been searching for the copper body material on this fly with no success. Anyone knows what it is and where to get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich mc Posted July 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 was told that material is not sold and is exclusive to orvis that ties that pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 The lighter colored tequelly with yellow legs has produced well for me this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 rich, Sorry to hear about orvis. Two ideas: Gilt Eyelash in copper is a perfect match for the color. Palmered it would make a shaggy body which might not be a bad thing. Or, to reduce the bulk it could be trimmed or furled into a sparkly yarn. Cactus Chenille, Estaz, Pear Chenille, and Ice Chenille all have a Root Beer color. Though the color varies from brand to brand, any one would probably be ideal for this pattern. Check the usual stores and online sources. PS Just took a look at Feather Craft who has a lot of these brands. The color is also sometimes called rust or rusty brown. Tobacco Estaz looks real interesting https://www.feather-craft.com/mas_assets/cache/image/1/6/1/6/90478.Jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asherman Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Is this the color that you are referring to? This one is tied with Rootbeer Estaz Metallique. I also tie them in regular Estaz in root beer and black. They all work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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