Just when I thought a fly could not be simpler "wham" there it is, probably the simplest pattern this tyer ever laid eye on. A few posts ago I talked about the CDC and Elk pattern and how easy it was to tie and how little materials there are to do that. Then Will Kirousis at http://fliesfattiresfamily.blogspot.com/ lets me know about a fly that's been around for some time and I get the research tool going and look what I found.
The "IOBO Humpy"...it has but two materials..thread and a single CDC feather. The pattern was created by Jack Tucker of Pennsylvania. Below a little tutorial on how I tie it.
Start thread and wrap a quarter way back, then come back towards the eye, Next tie in a single CDC feather by the stem. Put a hackle plier on the tip and begin to wrap rearward. The first few turns are the most problematic because the stem is thick, just a little care is needed.
This is how it looks when tied to the rear. Now stroke the fibers to the back and tie them off.
Wrap thread to front of hook just behind the eye.
Grab the CDC and bring it forward and tie off. A whip finish and the fly is complete.
I have two versions of the fly....the first is all natural, fibers here there and...
The second version is neat and trim....don't know which is better, I guess the fish will let me know.
Very interesting fly, both ties!!!
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Pete it's said the fly is a killer.....will see.
I think the fish would hit that fly in many of the various stages of the completed fly. As that thing unravels after catching 20-30 fish it will keep producing.
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Kevin you seem to be saying you have experience with the fly.
Glad you like the look of the IOBO Alan. It's been a good one for me. Such a simple little fly, but fishy for sure!
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Will I'm going to give it a try tomorrow early in the AM...will let you know how it fared.
Great looking fly, Alan. Looks like a beatle to me, and I'm sure trout will think same.
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Sam it's a fly that's so impressionistic and that's the reason it should work.
Cool fly, Alan. Most of the time simple is better. Looking forward to seeing how it fares.
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Jon, I agree simple is usually the better way to go. Going to try it today.
That pattern is so simple that even an ol' Geezer like me could probably tie a few of those for my fly box. Thanks for sharing Will's blog site and pattern with me.
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Mel like I said the toughest part is the first few turns of the cdc.
"IOBO" means "it ought to be outlawed"
I'm thinkin they will like both. :)
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Ralph, not today...more later.
Very good dry fly pattern for not windy climates...
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Armando your right, it's a very light fly and would be tough to cast and float in windy times. I'm still testing it.