Dressed or Tied ???

[R. Michael Charske]

Would you guys (considering we're all just a bunch of rednecks who like to catch bluegills) use the term 'Tied' or 'Dressed' as relates to your fly tying ? Is someone considered elitist by using the term 'Dressed" ???
This morning's exercise... Been a few years since I tied so for now I'm tying fishing flies. NOT dressing display flies. Would that make a difference in the verb used ? (Oh, and learning to take photos of them with my phone. This is a phone photo)

[R. Michael Charske]

I don't know the pattern name. (I made it up long ago. But I'm sure there's a similar pattern and name somewhere in history). But this fly pattern has caught many fish. (well actually I caught them the fly was just instrumental) WAY over dressed but I enjoy tying so...

Hook: 3906 B #12

Thread: Black 6/0

Tag: Oval gold tinsel

Tail: Wood Duck

Aft: Black herl

Body: Yellow floss, Ribbed with oval gold tinsel, Black herl and fine gold wire

Wing: White Duck

Hackle: Barred pheasant

Fore: Black herl

[R. Michael Charske]

While enjoying this site over the last few weeks, I noticed the Hopper/Dropper method mentioned a lot. I generally fish this wet fly about 18 inches below a 'thunder creek style' yellow and brown and red hopper pattern. Most of the takes are on the submerged fly and the hopper is a GREAT strike indicator.

I have noticed some folks mention tangles with a hopper/dropper set up. I fish this within 20 feet and use a heavier than normal monofilament for the dropper. Also, usually 'dead drift' allowing the natural currents of the lake or stream to impart the action.

[carl hendrix]

i call it tying flies!  dressing??  doesnt that come with cranberry sauce??

[R. Michael Charske]

Ahahahahaha !!!

[Mark Stine]

I like to say I tied a fly but if someone else calls it dressing I know what they mean. 

[DAVID L EITUTIS]

Just plain outstanding RMC..... I used to have tons of books with photos' like this that in my estimation , professional grade.

Now member on here Mark Sleeper has most of the books and your ties are  inspirational to us all ...... Thanks

 TOOTY

[R. Michael Charske]

As you all have inspired me... Thanks David

[R. Michael Charske]

As I posted elsewhere... I just couldn't wait to use some feathers from a big ole Canvasback I've had stowed in the freezer. I really enjoy tying wings with wild duck wing feathers. They stay married so much better than the commercially available ones. The hackle beard (tied short for my style) is a neck feather a black bronze. 

[Steve Totten]

I would call that fly dressed. Nice job. Most of mine are offered to the fish for inspection, they seem to like em

. Which cell phone are you using that makes that nice of a close-up?

[R. Michael Charske]

Steve, Thanks for adding to the poll. I feel the term 'dressed' is just an old description often used regarding salmon flies. I was doing some internet searches the other day and noticed the verb used a lot still. I don't know another fly tier in this area nor is there a fly fishing shop. So I thought I would ask the question here.

IPhone 5s with an accessory Ollo lens attachment. These photos are far from where I want them to be but you're right... The camera set up is on the right track. I use my phone almost exclusively for personal photos these days, too simple. I enjoy photography as well.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Hwy

[Steve Wilson]

   Impressive ties (dresses ?) R.M.

[Tony Livingston]

I don't tie, but fishing a jig "dressed" means I've added protein to the hook, while "naked" means no meat.