Steelhead/Salmon Flymphs..... ;>)

Post by **Kelly L.** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:37 pm

Beautiful. I like the first two, and the last one...not sure which is my favorite, but I like those 3 the best.

Post by **willowhead** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:16 pm

i just immediately before this replied to Vern-O's soft hackle article thread in response to these flies you posted there, in hope you'd post them here............apparently you beat me to the punch. Tkx., and go see what i said there.

........i simply don't have the strength to respond bout the flies a second time.......sorry bout that.

........today, w/boots, sweat pant and t-shirt still on, i weighed 142

i've lost 75 lbs. since Aug., at least. Prolly be outta your hair before TO much longer................

Post by **lykos33** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:23 pm

Dunno if this will qualify in any sense of "salmon","wingless", "flymph", or any other educated classification...

Hook: Salmon black (any size)
Tag / Body: Christmas Tinsel
Rib: Peacock Herl
Counter Rib: Gold Wire
Under wing: Chartreuse Hen
Over Wing: Wood Duck Flank
Collar: Peacock Herl
Head: Red Flymaster 6/0

Post by **willowhead** » Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:59 pm

THAT! is "A Very Splended Thing."..............beautiful design and excellent tying.....plus, it got "Style."

Post by **Kelly L.** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:05 am

Lykos 33 that is a very cool fly right there!

Post by **Mataura mayfly** » Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:26 am

William, very nice selection of ties. Well executed, great proportions and colours.

Lycos33, nice tie! Looks like a traditional salmon tie in the body with a nice choice of hackle added. Well done.

Steelhead/Salmon Flymphs..... ;>)

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