mannym Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Anyone here tie ice flies? I entered an ice tournament in Iowa on a very clear lake that is sight fished and wanted to get a move on building a plan. I did some searches on google and found a few but not sure if anyone has any experience with ice flies. Bluegill is the target Thanks Manny M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Manny, I'm no expert in ice flies but I do know that ice fishermen use fly larvae or maggots for panfish and this fly imitates those. I cut up thin pieces of my latex gloves and use colored markers to make these. It's a simple fly but I have caught bluegill and crappie on them. Interested in seeing what more experts might suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Also found these "ice flies" elsewhere, sure are bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 that is a very nice looking waxie. if you tie any extras, I would love to try one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanH Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Does that wax fly have some weight to it? Looks like we need to have a ice fishing outing to test out these patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene f collins Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Looks like we need to have a ice fishing outing to test out these patterns. set it up i would enjoy that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannym Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Nice pics. I found a fly that is called tequila something or other that is along the same lines of representation. Rob, Those colorful ones are quite a sight. If Dennis Rodman ice fished, those would be in his Plano box. LOL I think I have some of the material to make a few of those.I need to hit Bass pro in Bolingbrook for some scud and nymph hooks. Hopefully I can set aside an hour a few times a week and get to it. I too would love to get together and try out some of these ice flies. What is the more central location for everyone? I am in LaSalle county near Starved Rock. Thanks and keep them pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Ice flies? Far be it from me as an avid flyfisherman to discourage using flies but when it comes to icefishing you'll be far better off using the real thing for panfish, ie actual weed worms,waxies,spikes than flies that imitate them.Hang 'em from a chartreuse ice jig.The best bait if you can get them is corn borers a very oily larva found in the stalks of sweet(not field) corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 how about these, the one almost looks real Oh and btw, isn't it tough to cast into those small holes from any distance???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannym Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Those look too real!!!! Piece of cake getting the flies in the hole. Its the bite detection in 20 mph winds with snow flying that is tricky. Ron K, I was thinking because of the crystal clear water, I would provide a good looking presentation and tip it with a little meat or something. Can the larva your talking about be bought? BTW, I plan to bring plenty of waxies, spikes, mousies, and whatever each baitshop between Utica, Illinois and Okoboji,IA has available. I might even punk them out a bit with that dust that turns them colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 BTW, did you see that RIO is offering a new fly line designed just for ice fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanH Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 That would match up nice with the 1ft 3wt ice rod Sage just came out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannym Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 This begs the question, Should you use a stripping basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 this is one area a fly tyer can excell. i have used a bead head on a scud hook. but go down to size 12 -14 small bead chain eye and some small chenille will work and the chenille will hold scent from a real grub. when is you tournament ill send you some rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 since we have a few that tye or may use ice flies. ill start a new post on doing an ice fly swap that will be tonight rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Those look too real!!!! Piece of cake getting the flies in the hole. Its the bite detection in 20 mph winds with snow flying that is tricky. Ron K, I was thinking because of the crystal clear water, I would provide a good looking presentation and tip it with a little meat or something. Can the larva your talking about be bought? BTW, I plan to bring plenty of waxies, spikes, mousies, and whatever each baitshop between Utica, Illinois and Okoboji,IA has available. I might even punk them out a bit with that dust that turns them colors. I doubt you'll find corn borers these days.You'd have to locate someone who raises sweet corn in our area.Even years ago when there was much more farmland around I knew of only one source.I don't think there's any advantage to using ice flies vs. traditional ice jigs.If anything the reverse might be true.Panfish usually bite so lightly in winter that a spring bobber attached to the end of the ice pole will allow you to detect bites that would go unnoticed with a bobber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannym Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 this is one area a fly tyer can excell. i have used a bead head on a scud hook. but go down to size 12 -14 small bead chain eye and some small chenille will work and the chenille will hold scent from a real grub. when is you tournament ill send you some rich Rich, Im am leaving on the 6th of January. I would like to see what you have created. I made a few with a nymph hook last night but I could use some practice with smaller flies. Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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