Tim A Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I was busy and didn't realize I forgot to do a fly yesterday in my attempt to do an early dozen. I'm hoping to finish on Christmas, so I'm posting 2 flies in one post here. And the theme is crayfish.... First, we have an EP craw I came up with. I call it a "small craw." Note: I have since trimmed the tail a bit to reduce spinning during retrieve & catching tippet. Materials: Hook: Any mid-length O'shaughnessy hook, size 4 Legs: Rubber legs from bass jig, color tan/black fleck Flash: 2 strands Krystal flash, black pearl Mouth: Orange EP or Congo Hair Eyes: Mono+CCG(or epoxy), black Body: EP/Congo Hair material, medium brown, cut to 1.5" lengs, spun in loop, & trimmed Weight: Brass dumbbell, unpainted Second, we have a modified "bonefish slider." I've added mallard flank for legs and used more crayfish colors. So let's call it a "Crayfish slider." Materials: Hook: O'Shaughnessy, size 4 or 2 Tail: Craft fur, cream, tan, or brown, barred with dark brown marker Flash: 2 strands Krystal Flash, black pearl Legs: Mallard Flank, tan, palmered Collar: Deer belly hair tips, root beer/rusty brown/dark brown Body: Deer belly hair, same color as collar, spun & trimmed Weight: Lead dumbbell eyes, small Here's a sight-fished drum that took the crayfish slider: Alright...Sorry my fly pics aren't so great; thanks for paying attention so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 So your pictures are only worth 999 words each. They look good to me. BTW Orthodox Christmas is Jan 7 on the Gregorian calendar. We respect all traditions here. So Twelve flies can also start Jan 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Cool flies Tim. The mono+epoxy eyes really made the fly alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Once in awhile a fly pattern comes along that is really different rather than a variation of an existing fly. Go to guide Kevin Feenstras web site to see his thingamabobber fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks, Mike & Tom. Ron, Feenstra's pattern is an interesting & humorous one that gets the job done. I'm just not sure what the implications of bringing it up here & now are. Care to share what prompted you to remind us of that fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Since Feenstra said it's a favorite I just thought some of the tiers tiers might want to give it a try this being a flytying post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Nice craws Tim. I especially like the looks of the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 now if we have some white ,red andblack craft hair perhaps we can make a Santy Claws, ha ha gee i love guiness rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 now if we have some white ,red andblack craft hair perhaps we can make a Santy Claws, ha ha gee i love guiness rich mc Ha! Keep drinkin if it keeps ya thinkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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