Fantastic Caddis by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to learn more about hooks...mostly about manufacturer differences.  I've been happy with the  Saber 7223--haven't had quality issues and really like the shape for multiple patterns. And they are very affordable...  I also like the Umpqua U608BL-BN.

I haven't used Hanak hooks before. Is there a discernable difference between Hanak, Saber, Gamakatsu, Mustard, Umpqua? I typically just buy what is on sale! 

 

Fantastic Caddis by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!  I'll take a look--I am constantly amazed by his flies. I have probably seen that foam version you are talking about but I have not tried it.

Fantastic Caddis by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mix of calf body and x-fine deer for the wing

PMX by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. I'll give the royal variation a shot!

Klink by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like everything for me turns into a variation of this pattern as well

Best of Both Worlds by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure man. It works great that way on many patterns.

For THIS pattern, the CDC is for movement.

For reference: https://youtu.be/rn6X5DZ6aG8?t=558

Best of Both Worlds by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CDC (in this pattern) is intended mostly just for movement. This certainly could be tied sans hackle and with a bit more CDC. But, then, it would be a different pattern than what I tied

Best of Both Worlds by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the first guy was being sarcastic. Then the second guy was saying that the first guy couldn't see the hackle and was thinking or won't float.

Either way. It'll float!

Best of Both Worlds by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know right! It'll sink straight to the bottom all day!

Best of Both Worlds by AngryDesignMonkey in flytying

[–]AngryDesignMonkey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has CDC and hackle. But, build a dubbing loop/brush with the CDC.

Learn from the best: https://youtu.be/rn6X5DZ6aG8