hi vis paradun

[jonnied17-2008]

olive dun imitation for fast water




hook- dohiku HDD 301
thread- sheer tan 14/0
rib- yellow 8/0 orvis twisted thread loop
body- orvis spectrablend dry fly adams grey
thorax- pine squirrel
tails- dark dun microfibbets
hackle- grizzle
post- pink TMC aero wing

[sweenytodd]

Nope I can't see it










Nice work as ever

[jonnied17-2008]

thanks danny

[sweenytodd]

Just out of interest would you still use flies that were ar$e about face on lakes/loughs ??? I know your reasoning behind this method of tying for river fishing . To me they look strange as I don't fish rivers often . I think I would just feel more confident on the lough with them tied the usual way round , though I don't think the fish would much care either way .

Edit: After thought , with them tied the way you have above though I guess turn over might be better with the main part of the fly on the bend , furthest part of the hook away from where the line is knotted to the eye ??? O does it make any difference ???
HHHMMMMM to much much coffee , busy brain but not really getting anywhere ......

[jonnied17-2008]

lots of questions there I will try and answer them! The reverse style is to try and imitate the way that the natural faces upstream, as the usual method of fishing dries is to cast and present them upstream. On a lake, this theory goes to pot, so whether it works or not it shouldnt make a difference.

Now the casting thing, I reckon you won't be able to tell the difference. This style does have its uses though, IMO it helps to sink the tippet, at least from the reverse emerger patterns I have used, and I think long, stiff tailed dries would be better accepted in to the mouth of a fish, especially something like a grayling if tied in reverse.

Hope this helps!

[sweenytodd]

Originally Posted by jonnied17-2008

Hope this helps!

Clear as mud

No that explains all and is enough info for me to decide to stick to regular patterns on none flowing water . Cheers .

Edit : no I have changed my mind and think they are worth a bash . lol

[jonnied17-2008]

lol they might be worth the back up on stillwater if they are being picky bug*ers

liking the finer tail materials! How you finding the pine squirrel?

[jonnied17-2008]

lovely stuff, its almost a finer, shorter version of hare, with even more markings. Great stuff for those smaller nymphs and dry fly thoraces. Will have to invest in a proper skin soon methinks!