Hi Everybody!
Evan Ritchie was our guest tyer tonight. You can always count on Evan introducing the group to some neat fly patterns. Evan taught 14 keen tyers two cool patterns: the Herl Bug and the Chickabou Dragonfly Nymph. Both patterns will work well on our local lakes and streams. I am always amazed at how buggy many patterns look once tied. Great patterns Evan. Thanks for leading the group.
Next week Dr. Bill Young will be our guest tyer. The theme is "Hopper-Dropper."
Herl Bug
Hook: Nymph sizes 14-20
Thread: Olive or color to match
Tail: Pheasant tail Fibers
Body olive floss
Thorax: Gray ostrich herl
Wing Case: Pearl mylar
Head: Gold Bead
Chickabou Dragonfly Nymph
Hook: 3x long, 1x heavy sizes 4 to 10
Thread: Olive 6/0 or 8/0
Tail: Olive barred soft hackle Chickabou plume
Body: Olive barred flank Chickabou feather
Rib: Small copper wire (optional)
Legs: Tips from olive barred flank Chickabou feahter
Wing Case: Brown goose or turket quill
Eyes: 5/32 dia. barbell eyes painted green
Head: same as body
Evan Ritchie leading the group
Karen and Byron Tying and Chatting
Willy and Cordell rarely miss Monday Night Fly Tying
Reid concentrating on his Dragonfly Nymph
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