Using dubbing to create bodies for streamers is an idea I've been fooling around with these last few weeks. The simplicity of the fly makes it pretty easy to tie, and even a tyer just starting can whip up a few of these and catch fish. I took this one out yesterday and managed several nice trout in a couple hours. That report will come later.
This streamer has an antron fiber for the body. I chose this material because of its sparkle. Antron dubbing comes in many colors so you can create many patterns to suit your fishing. The materials needed are Antron dubbing, red hackle fibers. You can use any color hackle for a tail. Thin silver ribbing, again you can use gold if you like. The ribbing gives the fly some flash as well as durability. For the wing use mallard flank feathers, this one uses natural mallard. The use of dyed mallard feathers can be used. The streamer is tied on a number 10 hook so it's perfect for the small stream as well as larger rivers and still water lakes and ponds.
My kind of streamer. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteApache Trout,
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I figured you would like it, I'll bet Walter might too.
the one on the left looks like a juicy morsel.
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All of those little eye catching sparkles. Makes me hungry.
Alan...
ReplyDeletewhen one ties a size 10 streamer as shown,,,,what does one use...an 8 -0....or 6-0 thread?
Great ties.....by the way>>>thanks for sharing
flyfisher1000,
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I have been using Uni thread 8/0. The stuff is great, very strong and lays flat.
Alan
ReplyDeleteNice streamers! You should have sent one of those into that pool pictured at the top of the blog (BTW - nice photo), there's got to be a nice fish or two hiding in there!
Mark,
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I'm going to do that very soon, and I agree that pool has a big fella in it.
I like the look, provides a great alternative and more "buggy" look to chenille. Never tried it, will have to in the future.
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Sort of a wet fly hybrid. That translucent antron is an attention getter.
Very nice flies. I do enjoy a nice mallard wing.
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Mallard feather very versatile, and very inexpensive.
Alan
ReplyDeleteNice, the dubbing gives it that fuller body look. I know this is one streamer you will be trying on your next outing. thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell,
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Bill I tried it yesterday and it worked well......next report.
Nice. Catches fish and you don't mind losing a quickly tied fly in a tree.
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There's no ouch with the loos of one of these.
Yes. Satisfies the soul.
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That it does, especially when it's in a trouts lip.
Alan, as usual, always seem to be a little late getting to read your blog and leaving my comment. Anyway, I have used similar patterns for years while fishing for trout and panfish. Thanks for sharing this pattern and I intend to tie some up to add to my box. Mallard flank is so readily available. Also, less time tying flies should add up to more time fishing!
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It's a pretty simple tie, and not very costly. And I agree less time tying, more time fishing.
Alan
ReplyDeletedo you order those sproat hooks across seas.....or can one get them here in the U.S.
my Dad and Pappy always used those.....and now ive completely run out....I search franticly in all antique shops and have had some luck...
theres no better hook in my eyes than that of a Norwegian style sproat-hook for sub-surface or deep-water scuds...
flyfisher1000,
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There are few outlets that still have these in stock. But I think your best bet to finding them is ebay.
Search Mustad fly hooks.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prompt reply....
Nice streamer!! It looks letal for some stream that I use to fish.
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