McClellands scud & woven sowbug

[Oldschoolcane]

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).

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

Check the FAOL website for the woven method. They have some woven patterns in the advanced fly tying section. You should be able to do a search on their site and find it. I think the website address is: www.flyanglersonline.com

Hope this helps.

[Oldschoolcane]

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

[Kansas Fly Fisher]

  journeyman said:

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

South of you about 2 hours. I live in Erie which is about 40 miles east of Pittsburg. When you check the FAOL site do a search for "tiger weave." That should get you in the area. I believe it can be found in the advanced fly tying section. If you can't find it maybe we can hook up somewhere for some fishing and I'll show you how to weave.

John

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Jeremy will show you how to 'GrandMa Weave' patterns on request at the tying clinics here at the shop - so if you get into the area on a Tuesday.. stop by around 7pm for class.

Also - check out danica.com for other nice wovens.. like Oliver Edwards patterns!

happy tying - Brian