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Rhyacophila

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:12 pm
by DUBBN
I used the technique that flyfud2 used for his Rhyacophila caddis larva, and that I use for some midge patterns.
I will use them tomorrow in a 3 fly nymph rig, as an attractor.

Hook - Wholesale Fly Company model 13, size 16
Thread - Veevus 16/0 Black
Body - Chartreuse Midge Tubing
Thorax - Ice Dub, Peacock Black
Collar - Brown Hen
Legs - Brown Partridge
Head - Tan Ostrich

The more I look at them, the more I see a generic Graphic Caddis

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I had no Chartreuse tubing for this fly for yesterday so I improvised.

Chartreuse thread body, Copper rib, and Yellow tubing over that.

I managed a couple trout on it, but most fish took the midges.
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Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:53 pm
by Variant
Well done Wayne!
I like both patterns and I think John Barr would not mind.😀

Lou

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:12 am
by DUBBN
Thank you Lou.

I was suppose to be on the river right now trying them out. A high wind advisory was issued for the area. So, I am staying home, tying, vacuuming out my truck, and organizing my work gear for my return next week.

I threw a few Euro patterns together using the same body technique.

I am liking them very much.

These are tyed on a size 10 Mustad egg hook.

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Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:49 pm
by letumgo
Man, those puppies will hunt! Gorgeous Tying Wayne.

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:46 pm
by Mike62
DUBBN wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:12 am Thank you Lou.

I was suppose to be on the river right now trying them out. A high wind advisory was issued for the area. So, I am staying home, tying, vacuuming out my truck, and organizing my work gear for my return next week.

I threw a few Euro patterns together using the same body technique.

I am liking them very much.

These are tyed on a size 10 Mustad egg hook.

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What is this 'vacuuming out your truck' event that you speak of? It has the faint wisp of heresy to it.

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:54 am
by RickA
Mike62 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:46 pm What is this 'vacuuming out your truck' event that you speak of? It has the faint wisp of heresy to it.
That was after he used a snow shovel to clear all the fast food wrappers off the floor of the truck.
I would be checking that vacuum bag before disposal as I'm sure there would be at least a dozen
flies that got sucked up too.

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:56 am
by DUBBN
RickA wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:54 am
Mike62 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:46 pm What is this 'vacuuming out your truck' event that you speak of? It has the faint wisp of heresy to it.
That was after he used a snow shovel to clear all the fast food wrappers off the floor of the truck.
I would be checking that vacuum bag before disposal as I'm sure there would be at least a dozen
flies that got sucked up too.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:30 pm
by DUBBN
A few nymphs on the generic side.
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Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:56 pm
by letumgo
Is the lighter colored one tyed with aftershaft feathers? I really like the look. Should be a very lively fly.

Re: Rhyacophila

Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:20 pm
by DUBBN
letumgo wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:56 pm Is the lighter colored one tyed with aftershaft feathers? I really like the look. Should be a very lively fly.
Both are tyed with the fluff on the base of chicken feathers. One is natural, one is dyed (black).
They are very lively and suggestive.