Patent Patterns

[jdmidwest]

A Latex Caddis was a common pattern in the mid 90's. On a trip to Blue Springs in Crawford County, MO. in search of trophy wild trout on a cold winter day, we stopped in for gas near Bourbon. Whilst relieving myself of some coffee, I invested a few quarters in a new secret material. I passed the new secret along to my co-pilot for the day and he also invested a few quarters. As soon as I returned to the tying bench that night, I came up with the Trojanator. I was a manager of an Orvis Fly Shop at the time owned by a great gal named Barb. I placed a few dozen of the new creations into the fly bin for sale. Needless to say, with a little promotion, they sold like hotcakes. I never told Barb what the fly was made of, but alot of fellows carried around a little protection just for a conversation piece. That fly shop is long gone now. At fly tying classes and club meetings, I have always tied this pattern for some fun and technique demo. I hope you enjoy this fly and catch a few fish on it and remember what we are here for is to have some fun.........Don't forget, IT GLOWS!!!!

HOW ABOUT THEM CARDS!!!

trojanator.doc

[Phil Lilley]

Great idea! I have nothing to share though.

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

I'll have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing.

[Danoinark]

John Wilson and others were tying a "condom worm" on a worm hook. Same principal, These were a red pink color and if you tie in some lead in just the right place, even looks like a worm stomach. Pretty neat. I'll post a picture when I get back to the office machine.

Dano

[motroutbum]

yeah....that condom worm was originally tied by Vladi. Its gonna be in the umpqua catalog next year

[Danoinark]

I never did post a picture of the "condom worm", but ran across it today in the picture archives.

Now for your entertainment

[Mikey]

recipe and technique there dano? and if using a spermicidal condom during the spawn...will it cause problems?

mikey

[Danoinark]

recipe and technique there dano? and if using a spermicidal condom during the spawn...will it cause problems?

mikey

Mikey, never saw it tied, but I can tell you there were a bunch of fly tyers running around to various convenience stores and truck stops looking for just the right color

I do know it was tied in strips, segmented and just the right amount of lead wrap for the stomach.

I think tied on a worm hook of some sort. Beeson may have tied this and heck he may have the source for the right color too...oh Terrrrrrrrrry?

Dano

[Seth]

After reading the recipe sheet and the name of this fly pattern, I just had to snicker a bit. I guess I am just immature lol.