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Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:12 am
by SenecaLaker
Here's my take on this bug.
Burgundy thread
Grey Mole Body spun in a dubbing loop
Medium Blue Dun Hackle collar
Size 12 1X Wet Fly Hook
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:16 am
by DUBBN
SenecaLaker wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:12 am
Here's my take on this bug.
Burgundy thread
Grey Mole Body spun in a dubbing loop
Medium Blue Dun Hackle collar
Size 12 1X Wet Fly Hook
Very cool pattern, and impeccable tying. Well done!!
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:06 pm
by letumgo
Oh wow! Very nice!
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:14 pm
by Partsman
Love it, and since I’m a total newbie to flymphs and wet flies I like that for Hendricksons here in Michigan, any thoughts?
Mike.
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:31 pm
by SenecaLaker
Mike, for sure . I also use one with mole and that pelt with a pink thread for the Hendrickson hatch.
Dave
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:29 pm
by FlyFisherMann1955
That is a wonderful picture of a beautiful fly! What did you use for the background?
Thanks- Ken
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:05 pm
by SenecaLaker
FlyFisherMann1955 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:29 pm
That is a wonderful picture of a beautiful fly! What did you use for the background?
Thanks- Ken
Ken, this is a piece of walnut a friend of mine gave me from trees taken down on his property before building his house. It made for a great Clark Block .
Dave
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:07 pm
by SenecaLaker
Partsman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:14 pm
Love it, and since I’m a total newbie to flymphs and wet flies I like that for Hendricksons here in Michigan, any thoughts?
Mike.
Here is my pink thread version. May in Michigan is a great time for them. Even warmer April days
Dave
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:24 am
by Partsman
That is awesome! I may have to try tying something up like that, thanks for posting pictures.
Mike.
Re: Another Iron Blue
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:20 am
by DarrellP
Beautiful flies