Hellgrammit Fly - Try Two

[mic]

Well try number two. This one uses chewie skin for back. Marabou for tail. What I'm not sure about is it uses left over dry fly hackle for legs. It might be to stiff. Suggestions welcomed.

[mic]

This is a woolly, but made with beads.

[trythisonemv]

They look similar very similar . . . O think both are great!

[Lancer09]

I like the beaded wooly. I just think you need some series weight for a hellgrammite and that will get it down and into the runs where those will do well.

[mic]

Thanks

 

[rumrunner]

good idea on the hackle.my saddle hackle sweeps back, more body like than legs.

[mic]

Well I tried the fly this weekend.  I think I will have to try again.  It rides upside down.  Oh well.  Try number three here we come.

[BilletHead]

  There you go Mic,

Research and development. Consider yourself a fly fishing test pilot. By the way still have matched turkey tail feather pairs. PM me your address please,

BilletHead

[rFisherk]

The beads added weight, and because that weight was off center, it naturally oriented the fly upside-down. Just flip your hook and tie the  beads on the bottom. For a bottom-dragging fly, having the hook ride up will keep it from hanging on rocks and things as much and improve the hooking qualities.  It's a good thing.