Tim A Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Inspired by Rich MC's buzz-influenced suggestion of Christmas-colored flies, I sat down and tied up a quickie. Please do not judge the quality of this fly. It is merely decorative The "Mistletoad"--a combination of the popular saltwater "toad" style fly and the ubiquitous holiday plant under which we are supposed to kiss. I just hope a fish would decide to kiss this fly... On a slightly more serious note, I have been rambling to Tom L about how well I think the "toad" style of flies would transfer to smallmouth fishing. One of my 2013 New Years resolutions will be to catch a smallie on a toad, and I tied one up with this in mind. My argument is that the toad was designed to sink very slowly because tarpon feed upwards--hence the flat head/body. I thought this would make a cheaper and easier-to-tie version of Tom's favorite "marabou muddler." They aren't so different, just a matter of "old school" and "new school." Smallmouth Toad: Hook: TMC 600sp or similar short-med-shank Tail: 1-2 Marabou blood quills Flash: Angel Hair or Wing n' Flash on sides, Flashabou on top Optional Detail: 2 grizzly hackles Body: EP/Congo Hair Eyes: Plastic Beadchain, black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 austin uses a fly that slow sinks for the kank.with the plastic eyes and craft hairto will hang in the strike zone before hitting the bottom algae. , rich mcguiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 austin uses a fly that slow sinks for the kank.with the plastic eyes and craft hairto will hang in the strike zone before hitting the bottom algae. , rich mcguiness Good to know. Austin ties some nice flies, and the guy obviously knows how to catch some fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 "Mama toad me there'd be names like this, there'd be names like this moma sed..." Mosca si; nombre no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 "Mama toad me there'd be names like this, there'd be names like this moma sed..." Mosca si; nombre no! Hmm, I'm taking it you don't like the name I gave this fly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hmm, I'm taking it you don't like the name I gave this fly... Sorry just a knee jerk reaction. "What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Call it a Fortune Toad with a great future since Smallmouths will line up to kiss it, I becha. Its sales will surely skyrocket; folks will call it the Missile Toad. It is the answer to a fisherman's prayers; expect to see be a big red leather version with gold edges called the Missal Toad (for use on Sundays.) We saw it here first. Need I say more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Beautifully tied. That will be great for shallow waters. Love the name. I hope I'll be using something like that in a few months. Now that winter is here, I've been dreaming Belize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim A Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Mike, if I tie it with material from a toothbrush, is is a "bristletoad?" I hope I'll be using something like that in a few months. Now that winter is here, I've been dreaming Belize. I'm as green as a mistletoad with envy, Tom I wish you a great vacation with fantastic fishing, weather, & natural beauty...and an easy time at the airports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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