TJ, It looks like you like the softer variations. #1 is the Mink and Pintail, I think I posted it here earlier, #4 is an established steelhead pattern that has been around for a while called the Shedlock Spider, I used a little holographic tinsel for flash and angora dubbing. #6 is what I call the G...

Yes, I think so. A "bubble" would require a different profile than just a shimmering insect. This is a caddis pattern I have tied for a number of years. It has a "shimmering" translucence but a completely different profile than Lafontane's caddis pupa. However, I have no idea if ...

Mark - interesting topic and picture. You're right it does look a bit like a boatman but there are features that make me believe that it is a caddis fly as stated. The wings on top are the correct length for an pair of emerging wings and do not extend to the end of the abdomen, a feature which can b...

Upstate TJ - I fish a lot of flymph style flies for steelhead. I use a switch rod and the wingless style is just wonderful with this or would be with any longer single handed as well. As Ray I like to get them down and I use one of two different methods. My favorite is just a single fly with a float...

My choice of wording was probably not the best. I like the others as well. Good color in this one, you got the red but I would still keep it thin. I was referring more to a swollen color, my bad.

Those are all outstanding midges Andrew. A definite must have for the fly box. Another color to try is a dark red thread, claret, wine...etc. As midges pre-hatch they have a blood rush per say and take on a red swollen look, I have done well with a red body and grizzly hackle and try to get it to ri...

Another one for steelhead but the trout like it as well. http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac275/OldHat_photos/Old%20Hat%20Flies/HaresMaskFlymph.jpg Hook: Mustad 1921 #5 Thread: Pearsall's gossamer silk claret Tail: brown coq de leon saddle fibers Rib: medium gold mylar tinsel Body: dark hare's mas...

Some more with the wool.



Hook: Ken Sawada old limerick wet #14
Thread: Griffith's 14/0 black
Rib: Silver mylar tinsel #18
Hackle: black hen

http://i907.photobucket.com/albums/ac275/OldHat_photos/WoolyCinnamon.jpg Hook: Ken Sawada old limerick wet #14 Thread: Griffith's 14/0 brown Rib: gold mylar flat tinsel #18 Body: felting wool dyed cinnamon Hackle: pheasant back I came across some beautiful felting wool grown and dyed locally. I hav...

Mark...great pattern. I'm fond of the open hackle wraps in flymphs. This is just a great combo.