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Post by Dougie on May 1, 2006 14:09:17 GMT -5
I have a new-found love-affair with the river and as such need to re-visit the vise!
Some of my usual stillwater flies such as GRHE, shrimp, F fly etc will make the transition ok but I would like to know to which patterns I should prioritse my tying time.
I'm looking for your top six or so river flies - with emphasis on dries please.
Dougie
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Post by taggarc on May 1, 2006 14:29:41 GMT -5
Klinkhamers in all colours and sizes - I use B100s in 12,14, 16, to get the body of the fly down in the water and some bright pink Tiemco Aero Dry for the post so I can see the fly from a distance.
Even the size 16 Klink can carry the same size nymph under it with a tungsten bead without sinking. Ideal when they are on the dries but also makes and excellent site indicator when a nymph is added - New Zealand dropper style
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Post by AlanB on May 1, 2006 17:08:54 GMT -5
Klinkhammers like Taggarc says, also the CdC and Elk Series by Hans is not worth being without. However I'm sure they are a form of cheating! Fly fishing shouldn't be so simple! Never leave home without the CdC and Elk Caddis and spent. Then the Gold head in case they are down a bit. The streamer for back end of the season, the emerger if they are being extra picky. All superb flies. They are so good they must be cheating!!!!!!
Cheers,
Alan.
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Post by tweed on May 1, 2006 18:15:58 GMT -5
Bob Wyatts D.H.E, little meadow fly, adams, yellow sally, grey duster,greenwells,grannom,black gnat. All in various sizes. Also beetle patterns. You might try size 12 or 14 bobs bits as well  Tweed |
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Post by richardw on May 2, 2006 3:39:28 GMT -5
I have a new-found love-affair with the river and as such need to re-visit the vise! Some of my usual stillwater flies such as GRHE, shrimp, F fly etc will make the transition ok but I would like to know to which patterns I should prioritse my tying time. I'm looking for your top six or so river flies - with emphasis on dries please. Dougie Double Badger in 12 and 14 Kite's Imperial in 14 and 16 Poly Prop Spinner (PPS) in 14 and 16 Sturdy's Fancy in 16, 18 and 20 Grey Duster (with a tail) in 12, 14, 16 and 18 Non-Descript Sedge (NDS) in 10 and 12 That's "six.." Charles Cotton's Black Fly in 10, 12 and 14 Pheasant Tail in 14, 16 and 18 Tup's Indispensable (variant) in 16 and 18 Red Hackle in 12 and 14 Red Tag in 14 That's "or so..." If you have Drake on your rivers then add... Ethafoam Bodied Mayfly in 8LS, 10LS and 12LS Wulff Variant in 6LS, 8LS and 10LS Poly Prop Spent Gnat (PPSG) in 8LS and 10LS If you get aphid blooms then add Chatsworth Aphid in 18, 20 and 22 That should see you through most summers. richard |
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Post by Dougie on May 2, 2006 12:45:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Some work to do!
Cheers,
Dougie
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Post by moustique on May 2, 2006 13:22:58 GMT -5
Dougie, Don't foget the "Coch y Bonddu'", with a gold or red butt. You can fish it wet (on the top dropper or dry) and it's very effective. |
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Post by Dougie on May 2, 2006 13:57:22 GMT -5
I picked up a pack of Fulling Mill "Parachute and Thorax" flies today just to get me started and to give me some patterns to copy (first time I've bought flies in years  ) and might I add they are the best 'mass produced' flies I've seen. A touch heavy on the hackle/tail on one or two but excellent tyings overall. I notice they've used calf tail for wing posts on a few of the flies, does this have any advantage over yarn/antron etc  Dougie |
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Post by killipso on May 2, 2006 14:37:24 GMT -5
Dougie,
take a look at one or two spider patterns - they're, quick, easy and work pretty well. Partridge, Snipe, Waterhen etc. that sort of thing. They cover all kinds of hatches and insect falls. Personally I'd consider a fly box severely lacking without spiders.
Happy Tying
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) and might I add they are the best 'mass produced' flies I've seen. A touch heavy on the hackle/tail on one or two but excellent tyings overall.
