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#883397 - 02/02/14 12:00 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
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Coley -

I've only ever tied trout flies (thousands and thousands of size 12 Adams & Renegades etc.), so I never really paid much attention to my salmon / exotic stuff. If you want the small stuff, I'm your guy. I have no clue how to tie an Intruder or a Sky Sunrise, but I bet I could knock out a perfect replica after few tries (maybe). Tying concepts are pretty much all the same right? I probably have the most trouble with some of your floss weaves and wing marrying.

I have cabinets and boxes full of crap...3 generations worth dating back to the 1930's and the only thing of value I inherited from my Gramps and Dad. I have stuff I probably shouldn't have if you know what I mean. whistle You should see my book collection! Started tying before I could write my name...but its all been trout stuff. Size 8 - 22's western trout flies by the hundreds of dozens. I haven't looked at my Salmon and Steelhead stuff for over 20 years until today. WOW! laugh

You guys and this thread have inspired me to learn more about Salmon flies. You're the experts here and I appreciate you sharing such exceptional work. applause
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#883400 - 02/02/14 12:16 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: NickD90]
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Here's some of the limited Salmon and Steelhead stuff I've done in the past few years. The Herring flies have rocked off the riggers and I've taken a few brats on the Creeper.

Herring Flies

Creeper
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#883403 - 02/02/14 12:21 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: NickD90]
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With such a treasure trove of high quality materials it would be a shame to not fill out a few boxes if not actually put something in the water this winter.

Maybe someone here could do a step-by-step on some more modern stuff like an Intruder? I think Opie did one a few years back. Maybe a few folks could put one together so we can compare notes?

Id like to see a full dress pattern broken down as well. KK?
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#883407 - 02/02/14 12:31 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
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Those herring flies are killer Nick. Some pretty high tech materials as well.
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#883412 - 02/02/14 12:51 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
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Nick, do not barter anything that goat jockey... D@mn quillybillie is too old to possibly to use all the materials than he has already.
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#883416 - 02/02/14 01:04 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ColeyG]
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Thanks man. They have been punished by the Black Mouth and Summer Kings. I think I have like 5 left? Time to get the tube vice out before the summer.

I just grabbed the following off the shelf:

Salmon Flies by Poul Jorgensen (1978)
Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing by Jospeh D. Bates Jr. (1950)
Atlantic Salmon Flies and Fishing by Jospeh D. Bates Jr. (1970)
Fly Tying Materials by Eric Leiser & Art Flick (1973)
Flies for Saltwater by Dick Stewart (1992)
Modern Atlantic Salmon Flies by Paul C. Mariner (1998)

I'm going to pick a starter pattern or two, grab the materials & camera and go it. It'll be a couple of weeks before I post the outcome.

Love this guys...keep it going. Thanks!
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#883417 - 02/02/14 01:05 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: NickD90]
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rofl
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#883425 - 02/02/14 01:29 AM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: NickD90]
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Prepare for frustration smile

Look forward to hearing and hopefully seeing how it goes!
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#883509 - 02/02/14 05:54 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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I'm gonna kill you Luis.....physically kill you.


See that everyone... Hate crime in the foreseeable future.
I can predict the headlines now "Goat Fvcking Quillybillie kills brown guy for hair feathers"
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#883522 - 02/02/14 07:10 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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Concrete wading boots. He swims with the fishes.
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#883739 - 02/03/14 03:56 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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You damn peckerwoods are too funny....
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#883775 - 02/03/14 06:52 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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grin
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#883782 - 02/03/14 07:45 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: stonefish]
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I like how flyfishermen take pics of flies...and fishermen take pics of fish smile

Fish on...

Todd

P.S. Carry on smile
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#883798 - 02/03/14 09:28 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Todd]
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Originally Posted By: Todd
...and fishermen take pics of fish smile


That explains why we haven't seen any photos from you this winter

wink
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#883806 - 02/03/14 09:44 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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I do prefer slip ons, but that's only because I'm lazy.

If you've ever seen my anchor rope or fishing lines you'll note that I can make a wide and varied assortment of knots, many of which are impossible to un-knot once fully tightened wink

I've tied plenty o'flies in my life, still occasionally do...they aren't even remotely as pretty as those in this thread...which, in spite of my teasing I do enjoy seeing...but thankfully the fish don't seem to mind.

Fish on...

Todd
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#883808 - 02/03/14 09:53 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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I was making fun of him for not catching fish...for the record.

A pink piece of yarn is just as effective, probably more so, than a finely dressed fly. No need to go beyond that if getting one to bite is your only interest.

One of my favorite and most often used knots in high angle rigging/rescue applications is known colloquially as the BFK (big fukkin knot). Turns out there is some truth in the age old adage "if you don't know a knot, tie a lot."
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#883876 - 02/04/14 12:52 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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And I was making fun of flyfisherman making lots of pretty flies so that they could go out and not catch fish on them...for the record wink

Fish on...

Todd
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#883880 - 02/04/14 01:17 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: Todd]
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Originally Posted By: Todd
I like how flyfishermen take pics of flies...and fishermen take pics of fish smile

Fish on...

Todd

P.S. Carry on smile


You mean like this?



I caught him superbowl eve swinging this.


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#883882 - 02/04/14 01:39 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: metaladdiction]
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That fish is really 4lbs... MA is a Umpa Lumpa refugee. I found him years back selling bootlegged candy outside the thriftway in Forks
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#883923 - 02/04/14 06:15 PM Re: Tying Projects (Ironing the Ascot) [Re: ]
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Orygun 20......


+ points for actually posting some pictures...... grin
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