Prepping for vacation- tying flies.

[chiefjason]

Last year I got stuck in Cataloochee without many small flies. My normal size 14s didn't get it done. Figured I would stock up on some smaller parachutes before our trip in August.

Size 16 based on a fly a buddy ties.

And some 18s in yellow.

I don't normally tie small stuff. My head hurts now. Got about 14 tied so far.


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[Slacker]

Is that a wet or dry fly?
I used to tie something similar using the guard hair from a whitetail. Course that was a dry.

 

[MLS2]

Man, that is a good looking tie. I love a parachute anything, especially ants.

 

[chiefjason]

Is that a wet or dry fly?
I used to tie something similar using the guard hair from a whitetail. Course that was a dry.

Parachute style dry fly. The little brookies in the park were snubbing my normal fries last year. Going a bit more prepared this time. I'll tie some Adams style too. Already have some olives.


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[Tim]

My experience in cataloochee says that yellow will be the bomb. Look up a "Stimulator" pattern, tie a #14/16 with a yellow body and you'll be a happy camper.

 

[chiefjason]

My experience in cataloochee says that yellow will be the bomb. Look up a "Stimulator" pattern, tie a #14/16 with a yellow body and you'll be a happy camper.

I can tell you with some certainty, the higher elevation fish just like to swat at a 14. But they don't take them. The fish in the valley will. Sometimes. Last year they wanted everything small. And yellow anywhere in the park is a good color. Orange in the fall too.


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[np307]

I know some fly tiers use the hair from squirrel tails. If you ever need some, give me a shout. I'll save some this year when we hunt them.

 

[Silver_Bullet]

I wouldn't mind learning to fly fish and go after speckled trout. I usually throw lures like jerk baits for them. I've watched guys fly fishing in salt water but never tried it.

 

[chiefjason]

I know some fly tiers use the hair from squirrel tails. If you ever need some, give me a shout. I'll save some this year when we hunt them.

I have a lot of hides around from critters I have killed. I've even stopped and picked up road kill for the hides. lol

 

[Tim]

I wouldn't mind learning to fly fish and go after speckled trout. I usually throw lures like jerk baits for them. I've watched guys fly fishing in salt water but never tried it.

Come on up, I'll take you out.

 

[Silver_Bullet]

Come on up, I'll take you out.

I'll be heading that way one weekend during the fall. Don't know which one yet.

 

[chiefjason]

Small mountain streams are a good place to start. But it's a world of difference to saltwater casting from a boat. Just an FYI. But the tug is the drug.

How close are you to Fayetteville? The John E Pechmann center puts on introductory fly fishing classes a few times a year. They have stocked ponds where they fish.

http://www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Education-Centers/Pechmann

Can't track down any small clubs down that way. Might be a trout unlimited or Federation of Fly Fishers in the area. Most of the folks are pretty helpful with new guys.

 

[OverMountainMan]

Last year I got stuck in Cataloochee without many small flies. My normal size 14s didn't get it done. Figured I would stock up on some smaller parachutes before our trip in August.

Size 16 based on a fly a buddy ties.

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Good ties...good camera work, too. My adams love to crowd the hook-eye.

Being so near Caster's, you ever copy Dave Hise's patterns? The Heterogenius is my go-to dropper, and a favorite to tie. My vise is over there giving me that "neglected" look.

 

[chiefjason]

Good ties...good camera work, too. My adams love to crowd the hook-eye.

Being so near Caster's, you ever copy Dave Hise's patterns? The Heterogenius is my go-to dropper, and a favorite to tie. My vise is over there giving me that "neglected" look.

I'm a pro at crowding eyes. But can't crowd them much on the parachute.

I get out to Casters occasionally. I use a couple of his patterns. Mostly some of his unsavory ones. Lol. His realistic ties are insane. He's gotten really good at it.


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