Michael T Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 While I still spin-fish, I fly fish much more often. I've got a number of Gamakatsu 1/0 and #1 wide gap worm hooks. These hooks are extremely well made and as sharp as the premium fly tying hooks. Here's my WG Minnow with mylar tubing covering 0.025 lead wire, 3 colors of Super Hair, and 60-sec epoxy to fill in the head area and hold on the eyes. Hey Al Kwit!? A few years ago you told me I should create a fly that work as well as the Fluke. Well, I don't know if it's as productive, I hope this one is a good start. Quote
Gary L Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 That looks almost like the real thing. It appears to have a ton of flash and should produce very well. Good job Michael. Quote
Jonn Graham Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Nice.........I like that one. How about a recipe and tying instructions. Quote
alank Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 that'll do............. looks great...have fun field testing and catching no sword though Quote
Guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 I don't know how well it swims but it sure does look good. I'm impressed. Let us know how it works for you. Quote
Guest rich mc Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 looks like someone is getting an early start on a fluke fly for the tying contest. very nice way to set the bar! is it weighted under the mylar? what does wg stand for? rich Quote
Nickk Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 is it weighted under the mylar? rich thanks for asking for me. Great looking fly Michael! Quote
Michael T Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Posted October 7, 2009 The fly had a workout in the fast water of the Fox Sunday morning. It looks AWESOME in the water; point up and the tri-color krinkly Super Hair makes it look pretty real. Yes Rich and Nick, it's got maybe 8 turns of 0.025 lead wire under the front half of the mylar. Alan, no sword....yet. Jonn, this one might be a Monday night fly at OMC. We should probably take a vote with the group. Otherwise, I'll submit one to the Newletter or one here. Thanks for the compliment Craig and Gary. Unfortunately, I didn't have a sink tip or intermediate line Sunday and the Fox was up. Plus the air temp was in the 40's, not ideal contditions. Note to self: that Jude-guy didn't respond....that makes me nervous. He's probably trying to copy this already and claim it's his. Quote
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