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Here's a variation of this pattern for warmwater fishing. http://www.flyfishohio.com/crackleback.htm jman

Did a search also, heres a good link for a disco leach. http://hatchesmagazine.com/page/august2006/242 jman

Ok, I can probably find the disco yarn -how's it being used to create the bugger? Just the usual bugger with yarn or different? jman

Is there anywhere in the Ozarks that hasn't suffered a little from more people and more development? Nope its not like it used to be when I was in college in 1979.....its changed along with everything else. Development yes, drought, too many partiers & canoes, siltation from the timber cutting and cattle. You name it, all the usual suspects.

Brit, I am going to do some tying this weekend and I'll try some of your suggested variations. I'll let you know how that goes. Thanks. If your not already familar with a soft hackled fur bugger, go to this link and tye a few of these.....a great variation of the Wooly Bugger. Perfect for the Missouri trout and smallmouth. http://www.fishingwithflies.com/WoollyFurBugger.htm Tim

Brian, I am not sure where Gavins coming from with his concerns? FWIW....the points you've made are right on the mark. jman

Britts, your in my neighborhood, I am just across the state line in Kansas. Your super crackleback is a variation I'll need to try. Sounds like a winner for Smallmouth also? Are you adding weight to the fly? What color seems to work the best for you? jman

Can anyone tell me about the McClellands Sow Bug? I think its also called the woven sow bug? Can anyone offer a picture as I've never seen it before?

Britts, is what your tying simply a larger version of the Crackleback or is it truly different in some ways? Can you offer a recipe? Cass county, I am from Overland Park - where are you located? jman

Anyone have the details on tying this pattern? jman

Trying to come to some conclusions for a fishing and duck hunting boat. Need a good quality semi-v aluminum boat that I can use for duck hunting mainly, with occasional trips to the Whiteriver. Have considered Lund, Seaark and Aumacraft. Here are the models: http://www.seaarkboats.com/boat.php?measur...mp%3B+Blast+150 http://alumacraft.com/jons_allwelded.html The Waterfowler - 15 model http://www.lundboats.com/index.php?page=16...ce1c6b719e46c4e The WC - 14 model Does anyone have any advice related to these manufacturers or models? Thanks, Tim

Hey John, No problem with using the Antron yarn, however most users add some antron to it to add more sparkle to the dubbing. Saw a post somewhere that may explain this.... "was reading Eric's Slagle's article on Sparkle Pupa in the recent issue of Fly Tyer. He stressed that any colored Antron Sparkle Dubbing should be mixed with clear or white Antron to get a proper body color. This seems quite reasonable although I believe there are some distinct differences between white and clear Antron. However, upon reading Gary LaFontaine's comments in "Caddisflies", he indicates that the Sparkle Yarn marketed at the time consisted of a blend of colored and clear Antron. Has the packaged material changed?? Is Wapsi's Sparkle Dubbing the same as the Sparkle Yarn, Gary talked about?" http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=462276 Tim

Thats a pretty cool fly, does the synthetic dubbing really fish well? Doesn't really imitate the insect but maybe the fish will take it anyway. For those that have fished this type of nymph, does it make sense to have some patterns that make use of the synthetic Lite Brite dubbed bodies? Which dubbing would you recommend for the ozark waters?

Really, I would never have thought of a scud pattern that dark.Thanks for sharing your ideas. Tim

Ok Phil, don't let the cat outa the, or I mean the mink outa the bag and not tell us how the mink dubbing works as tied as a scud? How is the mink dubbing working? Isn't the mink a little dark? What color Antron? Tim

Is anyone experimenting with any variations of this pattern, different colors of dubbing, additional colors of V Rib? Also, for another thread option, take a trip to Walmart and pickup their quilting thread, its just clear mono and works fine. IMO the GSP thread is overkill. Unless its easier to dub? Has anyone tried grey dubbing for this pattern? Tim

Thanks for the patterns Brian. Do you notice any lighter colored stones on the river, maybe a blonde? Heres a link to a woven stone that i thought was interesting. http://www.hatchesmagazine.com/page/february2006/94

Good article and pattern~ http://www.mwfly.com/pages/flytying.html Tim

Mizzou, Go to this link and take a look at the caddis emerger pattern. http://www.flyflinger.com/nymph.html to quote: "When the large tan caddis are coming off in March, a good and simple emerger/pupa pattern is this one with a pale green floss body, mallard flank for the tail and back, and a brown hen hackle. Fish it swung in the current when trout first start rising to emerging caddis adults." Also for the dries... http://www.flyflinger.com/dry.html Tim

Great photos Phil, about the same colors as the roosters! Tim

Brian, not to derail this topic about the North Fork, but can you suggest a good stonefly pattern for the river? Many thanks. Tim

Brian~ Thanks for sharing that link to the RS2, does anyone have any ideas for our local waters on what colors seem to fish the best?? Thanks. Tim

How about tying the McClellans Woven Sowbug or the Humpback Scud? I am curious about the sowbug pattern and how its different from all the others? Have never seen either fly. Tim

Thanks KansasFF, I've been there but I'll check this out again. What part of Kansas are you from? I live in Overland Park. Thanks. Tim

I think I understand how the humpback scud is tyed based upon the recipe below. But can anyone explain the woven sowbug and how its tyed? I can't locate a picture of either of the flies, can anyone offer an image for either fly? Humpback Scud Hook: Daiichi 1150 for sizes 8-12; TMC 2487 or 2488 for sizes 14-18. Underbody: Lead tape folded and cut to shape. Thread: Uni 6/0 or 8/0 Rusty Dun. Dubbing: Sow Scud dubbing in Sow Bug, Smokey Olive, Dead Orange, and Tan. Shellback: 1/4- or 1/8-inch clear Scud Back. Rib: .004" smoke colored mono. Woven Sow Bug Hook: TMC 2487 or 2488 for sizes 12-18. Thread: Uni 8/0 Rusty Dun. Antenna: .004" smoke colored mono. Body: small, round V-Rib (two strands woven around the hook shank).