i can line up doing the balanced fly for the next zoom video. this is something that interests both the fly and float n fly angler looking for thumbs up rich
played with some balanced flies today but used a size 1 hook 90 degree and some nails. i loosely tied on the nail , put some mono thru the hook eye to check the balance. then secured the thread and added sally hansen. added material after it dried. these bigger ones remind me of a ice jigging rapala. original balanced fly uses a pin and a bead,
it has been alive with the isa ever since jonn graham taught us years ago at the blowout. main thing is its for clear water. fly anglers also use the balanced leech, minnow patterns below an indicator. i use the round styrofoam balls with a toothpick inserted , tip put it in from the fly side!
got my order from doit molds ordered 100 pks of 90 degree hooks black nickel finish . i got size 8,4,1 and2/0 and their new hook used for ned jig heads model 10777in size 1 . that hook has amazing possibilities. if ordering i would use a size or two larger as they appear to be smaller
i think i have everything . banner and posts, box of casting outfits, felt fish ,poles and extra velcro. safety cones some chairs ,extra table bug spray we should be there at 7 30
she can work the vel cro fish pond with the little kiddos. 4 short rods with fly line at tip, plastic casting plug with velcro. lids catch stuffed fish animals with velcro on lips
ive been having great success with a ned style fly this month basically by adding a dumbell to the inside of a 90 degree hook and tie on the fly of choice . original fly i had them on the outsideof the upright shank but they caught too many weeds. depending on the material and size of dumbell it can also be cast with spinning gear. they can be made for about 20 cents compared to buying the mushroom head jigs for over a buck each. my best fly is black with chart yellow eyes body is furled chenille trimmed to a tail taper.. for a minnow i use furled faux rabbit yarn, and also satin or marabou for the tail and chenille to build some body girth and more satin for upper and lower wings. . i plan on having some at the summer blowout for a raffle prize. larger ones for spinning gear and smaller ones for our fly guys.