Fly Tying: Mike Schmidt's Ripple Ice Deceiver

As this streamer thing evolves I've noticed that the patterns are getting more simple. 

Is it time yet for a list of the top 3?

So far, for me, the ace in the hole is a #1 Bulkhead Deciever (non-articulated, and 4" long). Gray/White and Chart./White. Hands down the best streamer pattern I've thrown so far.

On 12/1/2017 at 10:20 AM, fishinwrench said:

As this streamer thing evolves I've noticed that the patterns are getting more simple. 

Is it time yet for a list of the top 3?

So far, for me, the ace in the hole is a #1 Bulkhead Deciever (non-articulated, and 4" long). Gray/White and Chart./White. Hands down the best streamer pattern I've thrown so far.

Do you have a link on how to tie this pattern? Looks deadly.

http://www.flyfisherman.com/fly-tying/the-bulkhead-deceiver/

Here's the basics.  I do an actual Deciever tail (saddle feathers) on mine. Some guys don't, but if you don't then you shouldn't call it a Bulkhead DECIEVER !   Right?

I've started using the body tubing on them like Gunner B. does and that's a good move because it eliminates 2 big wads of bucktail... so it doesn't take 30 minutes to get it soaked and working right.  

Mine turn out like this....   

Those are #2's that I use for Whites.  I use a bigger one for Smallies and trout.

They aren't anything pretty to look at but the fish will flat kill 'em.   Use a loop knot.... very important

8 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

http://www.flyfisherman.com/fly-tying/the-bulkhead-deceiver/

Here's the basics.  I do an actual Deciever tail (saddle feathers) on mine. Some guys don't, but if you don't then you shouldn't call it a Bulkhead DECIEVER !   Right?

I've started using the body tubing on them like Gunner B. does and that's a good move because it eliminates 2 big wads of bucktail... so it doesn't take 30 minutes to get it soaked and working right.  

Mine turn out like this....   

Those are #2's that I use for Whites.  I use a bigger one for Smallies and trout.

They aren't anything pretty to look at but the fish will flat kill 'em.   Use a loop knot.... very important

Just an observation but very similar in profile and action to billethead shuttlecock pattern. I tied a couple of these and I am anxious to try them out. Thanks Brian and wrench. Addicted to ffto!