Rob G Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Central Illinois Fly Tying Gathering will be held on January 27th, Sunday, and run from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The location of the event will be in Bloomington, IL at the firehouse on 1911 Hamilton Rd. 61704. Afterwards, the group will likely adjourn to Famous Dave's for a little BBQ and beverage. All are welcome, both ISA and Non ISA members alike, as well as both the beginner and the more seasoned fly tyer. There is no cost to attend this event. For more information contact Rob G here at the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted January 26, 2019 Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 What are we going to try tying on Sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 John B is going to be showing off a variation on the slumpbuster and we'll tackle Gunnar's predator bucktail deceiver. If you're interested in something else, please speak up. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2019 Fred, if you have a bucktail laying around, please bring it along, if not, I'm sure we'll have you covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colindanenberger Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Rob I'll be coming tomorrow. I got some cocktail if you need some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colindanenberger Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 I want to get into tying with this rig It called ultra rig by aqua flies https://www.madriveroutfitters.com/p-14975-aqua-flies-ultra-rig-kit.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rob G Posted January 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 Let's just hope they get the roads clear. We got another inch or two tonight and IL DOT shows Ogden to west of Mahomet as covered with ice and snow. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 We had about a dozen show up on this cold winters day, but we had a nice time tying a couple different patterns before later adjourning for a little BBQ. Thanks go to John B. for helping the group tie a Slumpbuster and also thanks go to Gunnar for his tutorial on tying the mighty "high and tight". Hope to see everyone at the next fly tying gathering on March 3rd, Sunday, 1:30-4pm. (Note the 30 minute later start time) See the event calendar for more details. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Good job Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks Ed. We seem to swap a lot of fish stories at these gatherings even if not a lot of flies get tied, and there are some really great individuals in that group that make the long drive worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich mc Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 looks like one guy slept thru it all. time now for some northern region fly tying . rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 3 hours ago, rich mc said: looks like one guy slept thru it all. rich Unfortunately we're to blame, happens every time when we tie our killer patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 You got some good looking bugs there. For research purposes can you tell me the size and model of hook you used on them. I will return the kindness in advance with a great tip on hooks for Brammer streamers. Brammer has expensive tastes when it comes to hooks. Those Ahrex models he favors are about 80 cents each MSRP. This hook a VMC 7250 is 15 cents. Hooks that price are usually sold by 100s. But JannsNetcraft sells them in packs of 25 with the 3/0 pack going for $3.00. I got some 1/0s, 2/0s and 3/0s. The 3/0s are similar to the Ahrex 3/0 Predator Aberdeen model. I compared the 3/0 VMC to the Ahrex 3/0 PR Aberdeen specs published on the net. The VMC is: 1. Same needle sharp 2. Same BLN finish 3. A tiny bit longer-@ 1 mm 4. Gape a tiny bit smaller @ 1-2 mm 5. Wire diameter heavier 1.4 mm vs 1.1 mm If you do not mind the heavier wire, the VMC is perfect for your Brammer creations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 The Slumpbuster above I tied on a Daiichi 1750 4xl, 1x heavy, straight eye hook in a size 6. John recommended this size for trout though I'm sure it would turn a smallie's head as well. Pine squirrel zonker was used for the top wing, though I do have some micro cut rabbit that could be trimmed to size which should work as well. Btw, I have no idea what the recommended hook actually is, 3xl, 4xl ? For the "high and tight" I used a Daiichi 2546 saltwater hook size 1 since I happened to have several that I could share with the group and it seemed appropriate for smallmouth. No, I didn't use a 4/0 since we have very few Peacock bass in my area anymore, ever since I fished them out. Yea, those Ahrex hooks aren't cheap and I appreciate a less expensive alternative. At the next tie, maybe we'll tackle his other baitfish profile "long and tubular" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 Tubular Dude! The Mickey Finn a la Brammer, that I posted in another thread, is on a similar size 1 EC 455 (similar to the VMC 9255NI). Two less expensive alterntives. Did you say trout fly? Any TDE #4 3-4 xl will do though the body materials are exotic. I subbed sparkle dubbing and another synthetic hair that I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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