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Durable UV Resin bodied soft hackles
One of the great things about fly fishing for bluegills and other panfish is that you often have the opportunity to catch a lot of fish. Catching a dozen or more fish on a single flies has a tendency to wear them out pretty quick. It is an excellent problem to have if you are a fly tier because now you have a reason to tie more flies! That being said, I am always looking for a way to make flies more durable.
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Foam fly patterns come in all shapes in sizes for fish both large and small.
Sheets of inexpensive closed-cell foam have long been used for fly tying. This versatile material can be found everywhere and can be used to create an endless variety of flies and bugs for warm water fly fishing. Foam sheets can be found in local craft and variety stores, even your neighborhood Walmart carries the stuff. Of course, your local fly shop will carry sheet foam as well but often with an inflated price tag.
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I recently wrote about Jack Gartside’s Gurgler pattern and how I adapt the design for fishing for bass and panfish. Tied in a size six, a gurgler makes a great pattern for both bass and large panfish. However, there are times when I want to fish something smaller just for panfish, and that is where the Micro Gurgler comes into its own.
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I received an email from my friend William Ninke last week regarding a new fly he was enjoying a lot of success with. Bill is one of the most innovative fly tiers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is continually inventing new patterns or finding new ways to tie or improve existing flies. When he talks about flies I listen!
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Patrick O’Conner’s Shrymph
I am excited to bring back our Fly Tying Friday posts! This week's post comes from Patrick O'Conner. Patrick is sharing a nymph pattern; he dubbed the Shrymph. This is an easy pattern perfect for the beginner fly tiers out there!
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