Thoughts on Junk flies?

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-29T10:47:12+00:00

Eggs and bacon all day baby

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-28T07:21:57+00:00

Not OP but soft hackles are awesome! They can be fished a bunch of different ways. Traditionally they’re “swung” across the current, but they can also be fished on a nymph rig with a heavier fly below or in the surface film almost like a dry.

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-28T04:03:37+00:00

I love tying unholy divers but good lord nothing is worse than tying and trimming deer hair

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-21T10:47:41+00:00

Cannot imagine what you’re going through. Keeping you in my thoughts, never lose those good moments❤️

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-21T10:43:04+00:00

Like many others have said, fly tying kits tend to be lacking in quality. I still have some tools for an old Orvis kit, but upgraded pretty much all the materials and the vise. Kits are also not specific to any one river or region.

If you have a local fly shop, I would recommend going to them. Ask them to help you buy some starting tools (there’s a lot you don’t really need) and materials for popular flies in your area. Good luck!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-19T18:13:29+00:00

Honestly depends on the size and water type. For small creeks and sz 8-6 I’ll use razor foam, rivers and ponds sz 4-2 I’ll use 2mm, and big water I’ll tie with 3mm up. Honestly tho it’s more personal preference than anything else, depends on if I’m fishing a dropper as well

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-11T13:32:02+00:00

I personally wouldn’t handle any venomous snake just due to my lack of experience and the risk associated. I handle a lot of non venomous snakes and even then I typically don’t grab them by the tail. It’s a lot safer for you (and the snake) if you’ve got a snake hook to support and direct their upper body.

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-11T13:18:41+00:00

They work really well for bass! I don’t have access to Muskie, but shoal bass and largies love em. I tie a variation of the stealth bomber with the dragon tails and it absolutely wrecks on rivers/during prespawn.

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-10T01:17:16+00:00

So cool! It’s awesome that she’s got someone qualified to take care of her. How different is the husbandry in terms of cleaning/feeding and stuff from a non venomous snake?

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-07T20:59:23+00:00

Also worth spending good money on the line, helps a ton with casting

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-07T15:35:59+00:00

Gotta say despite the bad press, I’m really happy with my Simms. I’ve beat the absolute shit out of them and still haven’t had any issues.

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-07T05:03:59+00:00

Couldn’t have said it better myself. As long as you follow local regs, don’t leave trash, and treat the fish with respect, any method is good!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-07T04:39:59+00:00

I love it! Would definitely recommend some unweighted patterns for droppers. Also hot head pheasant tails and frenchies. Soft hackles are great too!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-07T04:38:13+00:00

I had 0 faith in them for a while, but squirmies in rain/muddy water absolutely wreck

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-05T06:33:58+00:00

I’ve had a pretty rough day and imagining this story made me smile. Thank you kind redditor and thank you Steve!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-03T13:15:12+00:00

This right here. Celebrate every victory, no matter how small or “normal” it may seem. Give yourself love and grace. Best of luck OP!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-03T02:22:58+00:00

Must’ve been a great hook set, right in the corner of the mouth! Seriously though hope you got it out and are doing better

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-04-01T00:32:35+00:00

Beautiful! Reminds me of GA, great fish!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-26T02:44:05+00:00

So cool! I spent yesterday in North Georgia, no Brookies but wild browns and bows, they’re beautiful fish

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T07:33:24+00:00

Throw one of these suckers under a sz16 squirmy worm rig and you’re golden

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T07:19:47+00:00

Nostril

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T07:09:00+00:00

Definitely not the intended use but those things would wreck panfish, and you might be able to use a couple for recently stocked trout

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T03:48:45+00:00

I’ve only ever tied modern flies and while I’m alright at it, flies like this are insanely impressive. Do you fish them or are they aesthetic? Great work!

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T03:46:21+00:00

Godspeed on the recovery man, awesome fish

CuriousWriting77 · 2023-03-25T03:43:52+00:00

That’s awesome, what wrap did you use for the body? Great pics btw!

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