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Comment by dick tabbert on December 2, 2012 at 6:23pm

Done some grasshoppers this week end as I was tying it was getting easier. These are my first group. will post in 2 sepatate postings.

Comment by Allen Morgan on December 2, 2012 at 4:34pm

I had a thought a couple of days ago.

This Spring, I think I might start targeting LMB's (I don't normally Bass fish) with a fly rod (hopefully a new 8 wt).  Probably going to be tying my own poppers, either deer hair or cork.

Well, the hooks for those aren't cheap.  You can get Diiachi Bass Bug hooks from Janns Netcraft, $6.79 (plus shipping) for a pack of 15.  That's $0.46 / hook, more if add in shipping.

I got to thinking.  Just go down to Wally World and get a pack of 1/0 worm hooks.  Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp, pack of 8, for a little under $3 (plus tax), no shipping.  That works out to around $0.36 / hook.  Or, get a pack of Gamakatsu worm hooks, same size, $3.66 (plus tax) for a pack of six.  That works out to about $0.62 / hook.

I really like the shape of the Gammie hooks.  It's a curved-shank hook, similar to a very LARGE scud hook.  It's light wire, so it should float very well with a large amount of deer hair on it.  However, it's kind of expensive.

Now, the Eagle Claw hooks are really cheap, almost half the price of the Gammies.  They are a light wire hook as well, but it's a straight shank.

I picked up a pack of the Eagle Claw hooks.  I'll see if I can bend the shank a bit to give me that "curved shank" and let the hook point hang down there.

When I do get around to tying some of these, I'll probably pick up a pack of Gammies as well, and do a side-by-side test.

Comment by Rick King on December 2, 2012 at 2:22pm

Practicing Tyiing Muddler Minnows - everything you ever wanted to know about  muddler minnows and were afraid to ask by wiki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUbM6eEMW4w

Comment by Rick King on December 1, 2012 at 5:35pm

Nice looking fly - I think I will tie it this week. Its going to be one for my box this  spring and I even like the name.

Bruce- I dont know if you can edit the post or not, anyone know how to edit a post?

Comment by Mark Sleeper on December 1, 2012 at 5:33pm

Thanks for the post Rick, Sleepy

Comment by Mark Sleeper on December 1, 2012 at 5:29pm

Hi Bruce, I tie that one too its a killer fly, thanks for the post Sleepy

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 1, 2012 at 5:10pm

There's a mistake in my fly pattern. Is there a way I can edit my post?

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 1, 2012 at 5:06pm

Here is an old time pattern I used quite frequently called the Picket Pin. It can be tied and fished as a nymph, streamer or dry fly. Like all flies it works sometimes better than others.

1. Tie in the tail of 2 brown hackle tips.

2. Tie in brown hackle to spiral wrap to the eye.

3. Tie in gold or silver ribbing.

4. First dub the body using peacock herl. I make a rope to help with durability.

5. Spiral wrap the herl to 3 eye lengths behind the eye.

6. Spiral wrap the hackle to 3 eye lengths behind the eye.

7. Counter-wrap the wire through the hackle to 3 lengths behind the eye.

8. Grab about a half-pencil thickness of grey squirrel. Clean out the under fur and tie down at the eye. The wing length can be anywhere from to the bend in the hook to the end of the tail. There is no right or wrong length. Let the fish decide.

I hope this wasn't confusing. I tried to make it clear. The pattern and tying instructions can be found all over the internet. The head on this fly I tied is a bit long. I tied it quickly to post on another site for a tutorial.

Bruce

Comment by Rick King on December 1, 2012 at 4:43pm

Hi the pattern is on you-tube under claw-dad-#4 burnt orange   Tied by Mark Sleeper - give it a try- link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgfcrH8chUg

Comment by Jen Nayfly on December 1, 2012 at 12:37pm

Looks like lots of good stuff goin on in here!

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