What Are You Tying Today? 2026

[lprudente]

Jack Daniels size 14

 

[skiltonian]

Nymph box done!

 

[RH1]

Nymph box done!
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Show off! Lol

 

[dc410]

Size 16 ant pattern

 

[skiltonian]

Show off! Lol

There’s some pretty bad ones in there, I’ll let the fish decide.

 

[salmo]

After numerous frustrating attempts, I finally figured out a parachute Adams on a size 16! I know my tails probably a bit long, among other errors, but it still feels like a success to me. This one gave me head, neck, and back aches!View attachment 1641248822

I like it. Nice shape to the body. Good location of the wing.

 

[salmo]

Jack Daniels size 14View attachment 1641248868

could be used as a sulfur?

 

[Ladove]

One more jack knife to round out the set

 

[lprudente]

could be used as a sulfur?

Would need to change the thread color. My pic is not the greatest, the body is tan thread that darkens a little when you put UV on it.

 

[nfrechet]

Summer Quill

Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Black
Tip - Flat or oval copper tinsel
Tail: Bronze mallard barbs tied long
Ribbing - Strand of white moose mane. Lacquer finished body
Body - Black floss
Hackle - Bronze mallard barbs tied in at the throat
Wing - Red pine squirrel tail tied low over the body and extending only halfway

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art = Terry Hellekson

 

[Ladove]

Some man sized jig streamers I’ve been playing around with the idea of after a trip to Tennessee, for whenever the water cooperates. Sz 2 and sz 1, a 4” peanut variation for reference

 

[SlingingWets]

Just b

nothing today. eyes dilated

i'd have to tie using a welders helmet to block the light 😁

Just break out your Darth Vader mask!! 🤣🤣🤣

 

[hooker-of-men]

Craven's Hellion caddis #14. I like that it seems to draw heavily from LaFontaine patterns

 

[Shawn_H]

I consider this a Hendrickson but honestly no clue if that’s right. It’s been a good fly for me in a lot of situations. #14

 

[salmo]

I consider this a Hendrickson but honestly no clue if that’s right. It’s been a good fly for me in a lot of situations. #14
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Is that a quill body?

 

[Shawn_H]

Is that a quill body?

It's actually beaver dubbing in "Hendrickson" hence why I consider it a hendrickson - it's kind of pink. And then I rib it with 140 denier UTC thread (tan) - makes a nice body and has proven to be pretty durable. Thorax is dark hare's ear.

 

[salmo]

It's actually beaver dubbing in "Hendrickson" hence why I consider it a hendrickson - it's kind of pink. And then I rib it with 140 denier UTC thread (tan) - makes a nice body and has proven to be pretty durable. Thorax is dark hare's ear.

I may steal this one from you. To paraphrase Milton Berle, “I know a good fly recipe when I steal it.”

 

[nfrechet]

Jimmy Younger's Hydro Fly

Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Black
Tag - Gold oval tinsel
Tail - Golden pheasant crest
Butt - Red wool
Ribbing - Silver oval tinsel
Body - Blue tinsel
Hackle - Orange followed by guinea hen
Wing - Dyed blue squirrel tail over gray squirrel tail
Cheeks - Jungle fowl

https://www.flydressersguild.org/wp-content/uploads/Hydro-fly.pdf

 

[Kms]

The hardest part about tying the size 20s is not dropping the tungsten bead while you try to thread it onto the hook.

Grooved/serrated locking dental pliers can take care of that problem. Given my intention tremor, I’d never get a bead on hook without them - but with them it’s rare for me to drop even 1.5mm beads.

I use a different brand, but these or something similar would probably do the trick:

J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea | eBay

J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea 1 blade grooved, 1 blade serrated. Contains: 1 Piece. 1 blade grooved, 1 blade serrated. PICK UP OPTION.

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[KELORGO]

Grooved/serrated locking dental pliers can take care of that problem. Given my intention tremor, I’d never get a bead on hook without them - but with them it’s rare for me to drop even 1.5mm beads.

I use a different brand, but these or something similar would probably do the trick:

J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea | eBay

J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea J&J Markley Pliers Self-Locking Grooved/Serrated Ea 1 blade grooved, 1 blade serrated. Contains: 1 Piece. 1 blade grooved, 1 blade serrated. PICK UP OPTION.

ebay.us

Thanks, KMS 👍