Charlie Piette, Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. Manager ties one of his favorite fall and winter patterns. This fly is deadly on our Great Lakes Migratory Browns and Steelhead.
Nice work. I really like the pattern a lot. I think if it were tied in chartreuse and white, it would be excellent for stripers. Thanks for the instruction!
It is tough to tie the front on a tube and is not needed. We have tied it on a Partridge WADDINGTON SHANKS. This is easier than cutting the hook but are a little harder to find. As far as the action, if the eyes on the fly are heavy and it is articulated you get plenty of action. Thanks for the questions and good luck.
Thoughts on the front 'hook'. Use spinnerbait shanks that you can bend into shape. Tie per usual and then you aren't wasting a hook, just trimming off excess wire.
Thanks dude 👍
Nice unhurried and clear explanation . Very well done .
Nice work. I really like the pattern a lot. I think if it were tied in chartreuse and white, it would be excellent for stripers. Thanks for the instruction!
It is tough to tie the front on a tube and is not needed. We have tied it on a Partridge WADDINGTON SHANKS. This is easier than cutting the hook but are a little harder to find. As far as the action, if the eyes on the fly are heavy and it is articulated you get plenty of action. Thanks for the questions and good luck.
Thoughts on the front 'hook'. Use spinnerbait shanks that you can bend into shape. Tie per usual and then you aren't wasting a hook, just trimming off excess wire.
Old video, sweet pattern!
What about leaving the front hook intact? why did you choose to cut it off?
Its a ring eye hook and Im betting their tying it on with a loop knot for that very reason.
know any good places to fish on the Kewaunee River?