Spiel Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 First off I hope I'm not boring you guys with these? I've been tying quite a few flies, mostly on jigs heads and jig hooks and I could post dozens of pictures but for the most part they're nothing special. But inspired by douG's comment on my last stonefly post (I know he was kidding) I tried for something more detailed on a regular fly hook and thought I'd share the results. I kind of messed up by not leaving myself enough room to work in the antennae, I'll get 'em next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 HELL! I'd even eat that! What a great piece of work, Chris! Hope you can manage to bring some up to the June Get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 I'm tellin yaa bud you need to pay yourself more than that quarter for them flies.... Why they are at least twice as good as them ones in the catalog 12 for $ 5.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Post as many as you want Chris..... I never get bored looking at quality craftsmanship like that Appreciate the attention to details in that piece Great job and thanks for sharing Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyoak_ontario Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 hey chris, beauty stone fly.... what are you using for the wing casing??? are those the pre formed stonefly backs or did you make your own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 HELL! I'd even eat that! Would you like me to make some barbless ones Roy? I'm tellin yaa bud you need to pay yourself more than that quarter for them flies.... Why they are at least twice as good as them ones in the catalog 12 for $ 5.00. I wonder if there is a union for fly tyers. Post as many as you want Chris..... I never get bored looking at quality craftsmanship like that Appreciate the attention to details in that piece Great job and thanks for sharing Jacques Thank you Jacques, muchly appreciated. hey chris, beauty stone fly.... what are you using for the wing casing??? are those the pre formed stonefly backs or did you make your own? The wings cases I made using the mid back feathers from a ringneck pheasant. I applied a thin coat of 5 minute epoxy to the top and bottom sides before trimming to size and shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbaquial Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Wow.... That's some wicked craftsmanship! I'd buy some off ya, if I knew how to fly fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinger Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 That is gorgeous. I love just how natural everything looks. And you are most certainly NOT boring us with these posts. As a rookie tyer these are great for inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Incredible work, especially for someone who hasn't tied in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Would you like me to make some barbless ones Roy? Barbless would be great. But if Roy is going to be eating them be sure to include the antenna...there great toothpicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks again for sharing your work Chris, very impressive. Was the head tied the same way as the first one you posted other than the antennae? I would enjoy seeing more of your work. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Chris, I have browsed some of the pro fly tyer's sites where they show their pride in their amazing work, but I've seen none more realistic than the art that comes off your fly tyer's vise. Just fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Looks great Chris! Can you make me up a few about 3" long tied on a 1/4oz jig head? I got a place in mind where I could use such an item. I only wish I had that kinda skill. Cheers, Ron... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Exactly Ron... and while you're at it fella... how's about brown/black crayfish.. 1.25" long on a 1/16th oz jig head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 While I have never fly fished it's easy to see that is a piece of craftsmanship unmatched Chris. But coming from you I would expect nothing less than that. Having a rod that was put together from your fine hand is a treasure I will keep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Leave him alone, he's making me another rod and some Dahlbergs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Leave him alone, he's making me another rod and some Dahlbergs. Awww you are just afraid all these comments are going to put the price up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks again everyone. It is fun passing the time away trying to create something realisitc but for the most part these are just too time consuming to fill my fly boxes with. Well maybe my boxes but that's it. Thanks again for sharing your work Chris, very impressive.Was the head tied the same way as the first one you posted other than the antennae? I would enjoy seeing more of your work. Dan No completely different Dan. On the previous fly the antennae and bead are assembled first then attached to the jig hook like so.... On this one I worked from the back forward using a regular fly hook. But if I do another I'll build the antennae in first then procede to work from the back forward. Chris, I have browsed some of the pro fly tyer's sites where they show their pride in their amazing work, but I've seen none more realistic than the art that comes off your fly tyer's vise. Just fabulous. Thanks Doug but I have seen some truly amazing flies out there. Part of the enjoyment with this is that there's always room to improve ones skills, it's addictive. Looks great Chris! Can you make me up a few about 3" long tied on a 1/4oz jig head? I got a place in mind where I could use such an item. I only wish I had that kinda skill. Cheers, Ron... Exactly Ron... and while you're at it fella... how's about brown/black crayfish.. 1.25" long on a 1/16th oz jig head! Ron and Wayne, yes I could. Do you think I should. Awww you are just afraid all these comments are going to put the price up! Too late for that Bernie.... $$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 You my friend are an Artist! Truly nice work, can I buy a couple? Will you be at the Fishing show? I can picture the exact place that stone would of rocked in Spring '09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Beautiful bug Chris. You've got a lot more patience than me. I hate having to smear epoxy or head cement on turkey quills or other feathers to use as wing cases. I once got a bodkin stuck to my fingers with 5min epoxy. Swiss straw (raffia) or medallion sheeting for me I haven't sat in front of the vice for a while...A few OFNer's sorta got me into ice fishing You've inspired me to knock out a few flies at the vice tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 You my friend are an Artist! Truly nice work, can I buy a couple? Will you be at the Fishing show? I can picture the exact place that stone would of rocked in Spring '09. Thanks Phil, you're also an artist of sorts. Everybody has to be good at something besides drinking beer. Buy them, no but I might be able to get a few out to you before opener. I may be at the Fishing Show but not to sell anything, strictly buying, they'll have beer right? Beautiful bug Chris. You've got a lot more patience than me. I hate having to smear epoxy or head cement on turkey quills or other feathers to use as wing cases. I once got a bodkin stuck to my fingers with 5min epoxy. Swiss straw (raffia) or medallion sheeting for me I haven't sat in front of the vice for a while...A few OFNer's sorta got me into ice fishing You've inspired me to knock out a few flies at the vice tonight Thanks Mike. I hear you, epoxy can be messy. I have been playing with Swiss Straw for wing casings and legs recently as seen here.... http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...t=0#entry423385 Ice fishing is good but you need to get back to the vise, tonight and tomorrow night and....! The end of April will be here before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 One trick with feathers is to spray them with a fixative before you cut them, clear gloss works. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks Phil, you're also an artist of sorts. Everybody has to be good at something besides drinking beer. Buy them, no but I might be able to get a few out to you before opener. I may be at the Fishing Show but not to sell anything, strictly buying, they'll have beer right? Well, tell ya what Chris, how 'bout I buy ya a couple pops at the show then. I wouldn't need them till early May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Ron and Wayne, yes I could. Do you think I should. Yes I do... and could you get a few done and mailed to me before the 16th??? THANKS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Yes I do... and could you get a few done and mailed to me before the 16th??? THANKS ! HA! That's how much you know! These are flying insects...they'll be landing at Irishfield before the 15th if the weather holds for the flight there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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