Greetings....and The Candystriper

[johnfk]

Thought I should introduce myself before I post a photo of one of my patterns. My name is John hailing from Alberta, Canada and I must say how in awe I am of the quality of tyers frequenting this forum. I managed a fishing resort on Tunkwa Lake (tunkwalakeresort.com) but change of ownership forced me to move on so here I am in Alberta working in the oilfield. I work four on and four off which affords me lots of time for fishing, tying and moose hunting. I've been tying commercially since '92 and, frankly, motivation has become an issue as of late.

The Candystriper is an attractor bloodworm of sorts and has accounted for many rainbows over the years. Though usually tied with a beadhead I've become inspired by the buzzer style tying I see represented so well on this forum so have a look and critique to your hearts' desire.



RECIPE

Hook: Alec Jackson Chironomid #11
Underbody: UTC 70 Wine Thread
Body: Olive Spanflex
Rib: Single strand of 9 count Lagartun's Mini Flatbraid

[tinsoldier]

Simple effective and well tied,its gonna catch fish anywhere

[silversedge]

Thats a belter,i can see why its took you a few rainbows And a big welcome to the forum

[arkle]

Agreed & welcome. That fly has lots of potential, both as is & for other patterns as well. I'm sure others will, like me, look forward to future postings from you.

[savage take]

welcome john. nice bloodworm.

[Eddie O'Neill]

Welcome to the forum John. Great looking pattern, looking forward to more of the same.

[draycote flyer]

Great looking fly John and welcome.

Cheers craig

[MARAZION MIDGE]

Welcome to the forum, and nice fly
What do you use to coat the fly?
Mike

[wingman]

Very nice, elegant and streamline little pattern which i'm sure is open for lot of variation. Welcome to the forum and look forward to seeing some more interesting patterns from you....

[fortbhoy]

nive fly welcome to the forum, i look forward to seeing your flies.
it's always good to see flies from different countries, different methods and techniques.what sort of flies are we likely to see?