Ryan S Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hey all, When I started tying last year I got some great recommendations on some beginner patterns to start with. I was wondering if you all have some recommendations for some streamer and jig patterns that aren't too difficult to tie but can help build some skills as I start to build some boxes for my 6 and 8 weights. I have a pretty good general selection of commonly used tying materials (rabbit strips, hackle, marabou, deer hair, bead heads, eyes, lazer dub, chenille and estaz, UV rez, etc.) and hooks in size 8-1/0. Trying not to buy too many new materials. Some things I've already tied: Standard Wooly buggers Clouser minnows Murdich minnows Deceivers Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 Some sort of popper would be a nice addition to the bass box. Looks like you have a good box going.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 There’s one coming up in the February edition of the Bronzeback Bulletin. Although it is a step above beginner. Hope you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted January 28, 2022 Report Share Posted January 28, 2022 I agree with John, a popper or at least some noisy top water would be desirable. Another to consider is a Hollow Fleye tied in either a synthetic material like craft fur (shown below) or bucktail. I generally won't leave home without at a least a couple as their action of a wounded baitfish can often trigger strikes. Great for the greenies as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 @Rob G thanks for the recommendation. I want to start learning how to reverse tie and have both buck tail and craft fur so this looks like a nice option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Here is a look at my two subsurface boxes. Most tied myself, some bought. Let me know what you think is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben K. Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Looks like you’re in good shape. Those recommendations are money. I’ll suggest learning to spin or pack deer hair heads for divers and muddlers and stuff. Not gonna lie it’s kind of a pain, and it is really messy. Looks damn good though and can give lots of action to streamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 1:57 PM, John Gillio said: Some sort of popper would be a nice addition to the bass box. Looks like you have a good box going.. I’ve got quite a bit of foam lying around. Let me know any good patterns you recommend John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Ryan S said: I’ve got quite a bit of foam lying around. Let me know any good patterns you recommend John Sorry Guys but I just gotta. COMING FEBRUARY 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Ryan S said: I’ve got quite a bit of foam lying around. Let me know any good patterns you recommend John I use preformed soft foam popper bodies from WAPSI called perfect poppers. I believe there is a tutorial in the bassbugger forum on making blockhead poppers from craft foam. That may be something for you to look into. It may have been a few yrs back. There are a number of different popper styles mentioned in the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 6:43 PM, Terry Dodge said: Sorry Guys but I just gotta. COMING FEBRUARY 1st. Let's go! Bonus section?? Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 22 hours ago, John Gillio said: I use preformed soft foam popper bodies from WAPSI called perfect poppers. I believe there is a tutorial in the bassbugger forum on making blockhead poppers from craft foam. That may be something for you to look into. It may have been a few yrs back. There are a number of different popper styles mentioned in the forum. I'll do a search. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 The Hairy Fodder deserves honorable mention as it comes from Bass Bugger's founding father, Craig Riendeau. Just google it up for many instructions on how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Something along this line is pretty cool. He says to use 6/0 thread and body hair. I used gsp and belly hair. Belly hair is more hollow so it floats more. He says: This is a relatively small deer hair bug. I would recommend using deer body hair rather than deer belly or elk hair. Deer body hair will pack much tighter in the small space allowed for the collar and head because it's not as coarse. you do you. Divers and Sliders - Warmwater Fly Tyer - by Ward Bean He has a lot of cool patterns on his site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Mark K said: Divers and Sliders - Warmwater Fly Tyer - by Ward Bean He has a lot of cool patterns on his site. Agree, I've tied up many of the flies found on that site for many many years, a lot of basic no nonsense but very effective patterns. Don't hesitate to venture into all the pattern categories, as there are some real gems there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Rob G said: Agree, I've tied up many of the flies found on that site for many many years, a lot of basic no nonsense but very effective patterns. Don't hesitate to venture into all the pattern categories, as there are some real gems there. Thanks @Mark K and @Rob G. Already seem a few patterns on this site I am looking forward to tying. Already have everything for the basic fly rod tube fly. Also looking at the Carters weighted rubber legs. http://www.warmwaterflytyer.com/patterns6.asp?page=16 http://www.warmwaterflytyer.com/patterns6.asp?page=9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted February 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 11:24 AM, Mike G said: The Hairy Fodder deserves honorable mention as it comes from Bass Bugger's founding father, Craig Riendeau. Just google it up for many instructions on how to. Thanks @Mike G haven't seen this pattern before. Definitely going to try tying one of these up. Some the creator tying on on youtube with an interesting "removable" dumbell eye technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Stafford Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Bad Hair Day on a b10s size 2 , this one is slightly keel weighted. I tried blending a few shades of craft fur but you can’t really tell. Fairly easy tie and you can find it on YouTube. I wanted to add some simple lil baitfish stuff to my box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S Posted February 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Travis Stafford said: Bad Hair Day on a b10s size 2 , this one is slightly keel weighted. I tried blending a few shades of craft fur but you can’t really tell. Fairly easy tie and you can find it on YouTube. I wanted to add some simple lil baitfish stuff to my box @Travis Stafford great rec! Just what I was looking for. Found a solid step by step and have all materials and B10s hook in size 2 on hand. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Nice tie Travis. Some flies look great in the vise but fish poorly once you add water. But wait till you see how this fly moves in the water on a quick strip and pause, excellent erratic action of a wounded baitfish. To help get it down just a bit more, don't hesitate to use a sink tip line, or I prefer to just use my floating line but wrap a little bit of lead around the leader to get it down just a tad more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Excellent work Travis! I believe the fly that Alan Sherman will be demonstrating tonight at the zoom fly tying session, the "Fuzzy Bug" was inspired by the "Harry Fodder" fly, but I'm sure Alan will be addressing this tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colindanenberger Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 I've been tying a ton of streamers lately. I have not been able to test them yet. But I hope they will work. Here is a list of flies I've been tying, pollys pride, one eye poacher variants, clousers, slump busters, bucktail streamers, and feather wing streamers. These flies should work well out east for trout. Some one of the flies was the little brown trout. I actually took a class on bucktail streamers from fly masters of Indiana right before covid . Ian Anderson of dressed iorns on you tube ( link below) . Ian and I had a one on one class. I was the only guy to show up. It was a load of fun and learned a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gillio Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Nice Colin! You may enjoy the Franke Shiner. Tim Flagler does a nice tutorial on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Stafford Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 On 2/14/2022 at 6:44 PM, Ryan S said: @Travis Stafford great rec! Just what I was looking for. Found a solid step by step and have all materials and B10s hook in size 2 on hand. Thanks! \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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