The positives with this one are numerous. The combination of blended body materials, the palmer and head hackle. Compliment each other. Biot for the tail is different. If your biots are becoming brittle. Just as with stripped herl, a tiny amount of lanolin based hand cream wiped along the herl or biot between thumb and forefinger. Then after a few hours either kitchen roll or a soft cloth again between thumb and forefinger wipe away the excess remaining cream. The lanolin will help make them stronger and more flexable. I will add these, along with with variations. As an alternative for wingless invicta. Tail golden pheasant crest with yellow, amber, or orange floss undertag. Head hackle blue jay with two turns of partridge natural, olive, pitric, or orange in front, subtle changes to body or hackle will give a wide range of options covering other insects and food items.
The critical question is, for me anyway is, always- how are you fishing the fly. On the bank you hear anglers ask "what did you catch that fish on" not many ask the follow up question "how were you fishing it" most anglers would have something similar in their fly boxes that would do the job. Excellent chat.
Good seeing another tyer's interpretation of a fly, I agree with you on the biot tail, think orange tippets or cock hackle would perform better for longevity, would one outperform the other, that's debatable but will be giving it a try with biot tail, love the series and great tying as always, Brian
Ive never been good with biots. Hate em. That being said, Im constantly using them because stonefly patterns are so good for great lakes steelhead lol. Ive tried one at a time, two at once, rarely am i truly happy with the result. The fish dont seem to notice but they dont tie them 😂. Keep doing what you do, takes my mind off of school and the 15 degree weather thats got the steelhead steams locked up
Another wonderful tie . Really like the buggy look . Bet it hunts well. Thanks as always for sharing.
Very welcome David.
Nice fly tying! Thank you for sharing your talents 👍🪰
Thanks, no problem 👍
Great tie, like the combination of materials. Rick's input with your comments opened up the variables. Thank you Lindsay
Glad it was helpful!
I am loving this little mini series!
I am a little south of B.C. in Washington State USA.
It was Rick’s idea, really enjoyed doing it.
The positives with this one are numerous. The combination of blended body materials, the palmer and head hackle. Compliment each other. Biot for the tail is different. If your biots are becoming brittle. Just as with stripped herl, a tiny amount of lanolin based hand cream wiped along the herl or biot between thumb and forefinger. Then after a few hours either kitchen roll or a soft cloth again between thumb and forefinger wipe away the excess remaining cream. The lanolin will help make them stronger and more flexable. I will add these, along with with variations. As an alternative for wingless invicta. Tail golden pheasant crest with yellow, amber, or orange floss undertag. Head hackle blue jay with two turns of partridge natural, olive, pitric, or orange in front, subtle changes to body or hackle will give a wide range of options covering other insects and food items.
Great tips thanks Mick.
The critical question is, for me anyway is, always- how are you fishing the fly. On the bank you hear anglers ask "what did you catch that fish on" not many ask the follow up question "how were you fishing it" most anglers would have something similar in their fly boxes that would do the job. Excellent chat.
Thanks Craig.
Good seeing another tyer's interpretation of a fly, I agree with you on the biot tail, think orange tippets or cock hackle would perform better for longevity, would one outperform the other, that's debatable but will be giving it a try with biot tail, love the series and great tying as always, Brian
Glad you are enjoying it Brian 👍
Ive never been good with biots. Hate em. That being said, Im constantly using them because stonefly patterns are so good for great lakes steelhead lol. Ive tried one at a time, two at once, rarely am i truly happy with the result. The fish dont seem to notice but they dont tie them 😂. Keep doing what you do, takes my mind off of school and the 15 degree weather thats got the steelhead steams locked up
It’s just a case of practicing pal you will get there. Hope you have a chance to go fishing soon.
nice fly Lindsay looks like a good top dropper for browns
Agreed, I am going to give it a go this season.
A touch of pink could entice grayling
They do like a bit of pink.
I see the cruncher comparison also got some Montana nymph or Griffith gnat
It’s a mish mash for sure.
Where in your cast of 3 flies would you put this fly Lindsay 🎣🎣
A good top dropper Allan.
Lindsay, hate to bother you but do you ever use leader rings?
Robert only with my river gear never use them with the Stillwater stuff.