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#885776 - 02/16/14 08:18 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
ColeyG Ranger Danger Registered: 02/08/07 Posts: 3076 Loc: AK	Wow. That wing is a work of art. _________________________ I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#885778 - 02/16/14 08:38 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
Salmo g. River Nutrients Registered: 03/08/99 Posts: 13451	Sorry for the thread drift. About the Stream Tech, it is in lieu of a driftboat. We were talking with a guide who sold his Clackacraft and switched to the ST 2 years ago. Weight impressed me at 195 lb. for raft and frame, as it sat on the floor. Dry boxes add more. I'm gonna' have to try SRC fishing again sometime and give those poppers a try. Nice wing work there BU. Are you sure you went to Wazzoo? And if you need someone to fish those flies for you, I'm now officially into fly ho'ing. Sg
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#885783 - 02/16/14 09:02 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Salmo g.]
ColeyG Ranger Danger Registered: 02/08/07 Posts: 3076 Loc: AK	197lbs isn't bad for a 13 to 13.5 foot rig with fishing frame. I think mine comes in at about 185 and the boat is 110 of that though the factory calls it 100. I think it is funny they call that raft an inflatable drift boat though. It's a raft with a steeper-than-typical angles on the tubes and some internal components that might make it fish and feel like a drifter, but it is still raft is it not? Took a break from tying yarn balls to put a few feathers together today as well. First try at a Gray Ghost. And something in Kingfisher blue. I keep trying to find uses for these Argus feathers (wings on the fly above) I picked up a while back but they don't seem quite right for anything. They sure look nice though. _________________________ I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#885784 - 02/16/14 09:10 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Nice work John & Coley Here is first attempt at anything even remotely similar to a Intruder. I already know a couple things I screwed up on with this first one after looking at others posted here. One is pretty obvious. SF _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885790 - 02/16/14 09:33 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
ColeyG Ranger Danger Registered: 02/08/07 Posts: 3076 Loc: AK	I'd fish it with confidence! I like the color scheme and choice of materials. _________________________ I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#885799 - 02/16/14 10:08 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
Direct-Drive ExtenZe Field Tester Registered: 11/10/09 Posts: 7960 Loc: Vancouver, WA	Originally Posted By: ColeyG 197lbs isn't bad for a 13 to 13.5 foot rig with fishing frame. I think mine comes in at about 185 and the boat is 110 of that though the factory calls it 100. I think it is funny they call that raft an inflatable drift boat though. It's a raft with a steeper-than-typical angles on the tubes and some internal components that might make it fish and feel like a drifter, but it is still raft is it not? Took a break from tying yarn balls to put a few feathers together today as well. First try at a Gray Ghost. And something in Kingfisher blue. I keep trying to find uses for these Argus feathers (wings on the fly above) I picked up a while back but they don't seem quite right for anything. They sure look nice though. Nice. The Gray Ghost reminds me of my yoot taking fly tying classes at Stuart's Tackle in Indian Orchard, MA. I think we started on the bucktails like Mickey Finn and Black Nose Dace, then the Gray Ghost/Black Ghost. IIRC, Stuart's was quite the player when it came to supplying fly tying materials nationwide in those days. Al Stuart also had some proprietary lures like Al's Goldfish. Not sure how widely distributed his hardware was. _________________________ NO STEP ON SNEK
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#885813 - 02/16/14 11:05 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Direct-Drive]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	FloatIng baitfish version 2.0. Not quite there yet. Edited by stonefish (02/17/14 11:34 AM) _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885815 - 02/16/14 11:27 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
ColeyG Ranger Danger Registered: 02/08/07 Posts: 3076 Loc: AK	You should call that one, The Suppository Horns = rhea. _________________________ I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#885816 - 02/16/14 11:41 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Lol, I like it. One nice thing is that cutts aren't to picky. I put that one together by glueing pieces of foam together with the tube in the middle. Much easier then trying to put a hole down the middle of round foam. I wish I could find some smaller panfish sized closed cell foam slider bodies. Problem solved..... Everything I've found have been to big for what I'm want to do with them. SF Edited by stonefish (02/17/14 11:46 AM) _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885829 - 02/17/14 01:14 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
metaladdiction Returning Adult Registered: 02/22/10 Posts: 433	Damn this thread grew a page in a day. Stone I cant get over that cutty you posted. Makes me actually wnt to go play in the salt. Curious how fast you strip in these topwaters. Must be a brutal strike. Wish I had a 5 wt switchrod. BU quit teasing us with your latest work of art. Cant wait to see the finished. Coley I have so many questions about rafts I may just start a new thread on the main board. I look forward to your input.
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#885832 - 02/17/14 01:33 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: metaladdiction]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Metal, I slow my warp speed coho strip down for cutts, but still strip pretty fast. Let's just say there isn't any question when they climb on your fly. Subtle it isn't. SF _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885877 - 02/17/14 02:55 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Originally Posted By: Banned User Isn't it salmo's turn again for pics ? I believe so. I had requested something from Direct Drive as well....but nothing yet. Suppository floating baitfish 3.0 will launch later this afternoon. Edited by stonefish (02/17/14 02:57 PM) _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885900 - 02/17/14 04:51 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
ColeyG Ranger Danger Registered: 02/08/07 Posts: 3076 Loc: AK	Took a stab at the General Practioner Intruder last night. Version's 1.0 and 2.0. I need a better orange hackle. Puglisis tarantula brush, guinea, amherst, orange kip tail, died tippet and red breast feathers. Added a turn of whiting on version 2.0. Not perfectly happy with it, but some of characteristics of the original are there. _________________________ I am still not a cop. EZ Thread Yarn Balls "I don't care how you catch them, as long as you treat them well and with respect." Lani Waller in "A Steelheader's Way."
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#885916 - 02/17/14 06:53 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Version 2.0 of the FSB. I like the tail better on this one. I added a Krystal Flash back. Still not there yet. Version 2.1 to be released soon. SF _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885924 - 02/17/14 07:43 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	2.5" I figure with a chop it will bounce around enough with the top and tail flash. I think the surface disturbance is likely the key to getting eaten. If it doesn't work, I've got your address.... Edited by stonefish (02/17/14 07:45 PM) _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885927 - 02/17/14 08:10 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
Direct-Drive ExtenZe Field Tester Registered: 11/10/09 Posts: 7960 Loc: Vancouver, WA	Nice looking swimmer... Couch's EC Baitfish The hook looks like an Eagle Claw 254SS and could be improved upon. A dark blue or black back variation would look nice, too. _________________________ NO STEP ON SNEK
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#885928 - 02/17/14 08:13 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Direct-Drive]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	Like it DD. Looks like your macro is working well..... _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885943 - 02/17/14 09:19 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
Direct-Drive ExtenZe Field Tester Registered: 11/10/09 Posts: 7960 Loc: Vancouver, WA	Originally Posted By: Banned User Cut and paste from DD ? Oh the shame dude...... Sadly, yes. Got a stiffy from lookin' at E. Coley's Grey Ghost and couldn't help myself. _________________________ NO STEP ON SNEK
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#885951 - 02/17/14 10:41 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Direct-Drive]
stonefish King of the Beach Registered: 12/11/02 Posts: 5187 Loc: Carkeek Park	FSB Version 2.1 Went with a stinger and a different body shape which is thinner. These are all ugly as sin but I'm looking forward to beta testing them. SF _________________________ Go Dawgs! Founding Member - 2023 Pink Plague Opposition Party #coholivesmatter
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#885954 - 02/17/14 10:49 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
Direct-Drive ExtenZe Field Tester Registered: 11/10/09 Posts: 7960 Loc: Vancouver, WA	Originally Posted By: stonefish FSB Version 2.1 Went with a stinger and a different body shape which is thinner. These are all ugly as sin but I'm looking forward to beta testing them. SF A striper would jump those...at night...on the Cape or Vineyard in May. _________________________ NO STEP ON SNEK
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