rich mc

i have been trying for years. it can look like a wacky worm but doesnt wiggle . using a core of mono to keep it somewhat stiff causes the fly to twistand it acts as a hook guard. but im still working on it.

my plan is to catch more than the two smallies i landed in 2016. rich

i also agree that the mono- flourocarbon topic is miss sold to anglers. the no streach factor and sinking abilities far out weigh the clearness aspect. i believe color affects the silhouette that the fish sees and sihouette out ranks color in importance nice topic norm rich mc

i wouldnt get carried away with fancy eyes since they may be partially above water simple t shirt paint eyes is my choice if it was a diver them better eyes for sure rich mc

only thing for fishing was some sebile magic swimmer baits but a pearl mylar ribbon may be schreaded soon and turned into something! rich mc

thanks mike

dan blanton uses large plastic worm binders. large streamers can be placed inside the bags and are easy to see. just dont put them away wet. or you can do what some musky fly anglers do use a styrofoam cooler and have them hang on the inside rich mc

it the fly meant to be fished along the bottom even with the dumbell on the point side? rich mc

cool i didnt know about it thanks

tyers on another board were saying the website was down for a long time and ccg was not available in stores. rob was it deer creek uv glue?

havnt heard of that one i know many prefer solarez. clear cure glue which started the trend seems to have closed up rich mc

perhaps checking with the fly guides in the area as they may know of some. kyle from black earth or israel dunn rich mc

my wife is setting up a booth at the Belvidere American Legion craft show saturday she will sell my satin flies and craw jigs and some flies. stop by and ask her tons of questions as she is out of her comfort zone. rich mc

rob how about a size 10 rich

blue has been a good color last year . has been the best color for the mop flies rich mc

im in small satin streamer

ill join in. since they are small flies if we dont get 10-12 tyers we could probably do 2 sets of 6 flies with 6 tyers wintertime is swap time

this years show had a lot to offer. thanks to cory and alan i was able to get a great brat for lunch and check out bill sherer making some awesome dubbing brushes. the seminars must have been well attended as you could tell when a talk was on the halls emptied. well done john! rich mc

i will have craw jigs, satin jigs which are just jig versions of flies. you will be amazed at how satin makes a great material rich mc

ther was a rogers guy that was a fly tyer in chicago maybe john had him at one more cast or bass pro rich

thanks for the kind words stop by the Early show and see what is new in material and flies . Rich Mc

mike i had an article earlier about the mop flies. walmart has a nice rug thats even better than floor dusters. google up micro fiber rugs or noodle rugs. i will be selling and demo tying them at the early show i have 18 colors of the nubs . rich mc

whole hour of early show, isa, flies, shabbona who knows where the talk will go no politics rich

i talked to a idnr employee and it appears the plate money can be sweept away form the idnr i am voting no unless i hear more definite replies

rich mc