Kansas Fly Fisher Posted July 22, 2006 Posted July 22, 2006 I also like the mosquito. It's a pretty effective fly at just about any location. I've used it in Colorado as well. John Born to Fish, Forced to Work KSMEDIC.COM
SilverMallard Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 Alright guys...I showed you several of mine. Now it's time for y'all to show me yours. SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Wayne SW/MO Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 Why do you prefer Moose mane? If you look quick, before you smash them, you'll see that the Mosquitos around here have a zebra look. Griffin's Gnat, #18, because I can't tie them smaller and I'm too cheap to buy them. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
Kansas Fly Fisher Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 I prefer the #18 olive or gray scud, a zebra midge, and a #12 crackleback, and to finish the list of top 5 would be the pine squirrel zonker that I tied for the fly swap. A bonus fly would be the wooley bugger and the #16 renegade. Most of these are common so I won't include the receipe unless someone asks. Born to Fish, Forced to Work KSMEDIC.COM
jOrOb Posted July 24, 2006 Posted July 24, 2006 I am not much of a dry fly guy, but I do enjoy a crackleback now and then. I do the best on a kind of primrose color or a rusty brown. I have also had success on a BWO Parachute. But I still prefer scraping the bottom or drifting a midge. jOrOb "The Lord has blessed us all today... It's just that he has been particularly good to me." Rev MacLean
SilverMallard Posted July 25, 2006 Author Posted July 25, 2006 I'm not divulging my secret weapon until we get about 10 more patterns on here, fellas. :ph34r: SilverMallard "How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of - and which no other people on Earth enjoy." Thomas Jefferson (This disclaimer is to state that any posts of a questionable nature are to be interpreted by the reader at their own peril. The writer of this post in no way supports the claims made in this post, or takes resposibility for their interpretations or uses. It is at the discretion of the reader to wrestle through issues of sarcasm, condescension, snobbery, lunacy, left and or right wing conspiracies, lying, cheating, wisdom, enlightenment, or any form of subterfuge contained herein.)
Danoinark Posted July 25, 2006 Posted July 25, 2006 I prefer to fish some of my olive soft hackles dry and it seems to work for me. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Members Jeff House Posted July 26, 2006 Members Posted July 26, 2006 Although the majority of my time is spent nymphing on Taney, if the rises just get too numerous to handle I'll put on a dry. I've had mixed luck in these situations, sometimes the trout cooperate and I fool a few, while other times I can't even seem to get a look. The only dry that I have consistently done well with is what I would call a Parachute Midge. Nothing more than a small scud hook with a thread body (whatever matches the bugs at the time, but generally a light cream is my favorite) and a couple wraps of hackle or CDC on the top. I will often use a contrasting thread for a segmented body as to not add any weight to the fly. With a little fly dressing on the hackle or CDC this fly will ride partially submerged in the surface film imitating a midge trying to leave the water. While it can be a little hard to see in a choppy surface, it is often times the only dry that produces for me on Taney.
troutchaser Posted July 26, 2006 Posted July 26, 2006 I really like to use cracklebacks. The best body colors I've found are Chartreuse and Yellow. Red is supposed to be great, but I've never had a lot of luck with it. Here's a quick & dirty recipe for you: Hook: #16 Dry Thread: Black 8/0 Body: Floss, Chartreuse, Yellow, Olive, Red Peacock herl Hackle: #16 hen hackle in Furnace (Black with Rusty tips) Tips: Wind the peacock herl and thread together after tying in. It keeps it from unwind on you when (not if - when) the peacock herl breaks. Paul Rone
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