Grayling flies

Jacko1812 · #1 (**permalink**) 16-12-2009, 08:14 PM

Hi all,
New to fly tying.....can anyone suggest a few killer Grayling flies that i could have a go at.

I have made a few hares ears and PT and even cought on them lol

would like to try somthing new.

please help

Cheers

Jacko

dwiltshire · #2 (**permalink**) 16-12-2009, 09:50 PM

There will be many, many suggestions. Take a look in the SBS section as there are some excellent tutorials there.

My suggestion to start though would be here:
River Fly Box, Tying Czech Nymphs, Shrimps, Gammarus

Cheers,

daijones · #3 (**permalink**) 17-12-2009, 10:18 AM

Jack, you will see some top patterns and step by steps on Dave site for sure.

Dai.

langland_fisher · #4 (**permalink**) 17-12-2009, 06:13 PM

I've pink tungsten beadheads work well. I dub the rear of the body with a shrimp pink dubbing and the front dark gray. You can get the beads from Tungsten beads . co . UK. They are really good supplier and have a great range. The tungsten shrimp backs are good too but they are super heavy and suitable for deep pools.

g bigtrout · #5 (**permalink**) 17-12-2009, 06:23 PM

Gbh...or is it gbhe

jonnied17-2008 · #6 (**permalink**) 17-12-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g bigtrout

Gbh...or is it gbhe

hes already said hares ear mate...

Try a leadhead/jig caddis- this works well for me in early grayling season, where theres still a few caddis left in there cases. A big pattern that won't put the fish off.

Jacko1812 · #7 (**permalink**) 19-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Thanks all, some really good hints here.

i will start to look arouns and see what Dave can offer on his site also.

I have ordered a new rod and reel too so would be good to have some new flies to go with it.

thanks for all your support

Happy fishing!!

Jacko

Former member 6 · #8 (**permalink**) 19-12-2009, 08:38 PM

For fast sinking hooks, I use adhesive lead foil cut into a long triangle and rolled onto the hook. I find this gives a good profile and is very inexpensive compared to special hooks.