Hi Everybody!
Well the library was full again with keen fly tyers who took in Bernie Peet's presentation about tying dry flies and emergers using seal as the main body material. Bernie took the time to show us how to manage a material that can be rather unruly and tough to tie flies with. Many of us use seal or a semi-seal to tie leeches. Bernie showed us that seal is a very worthy dry fly material as well! Several of the patterns we tied tonight can be used to imitate emerging chironomids. The Carrot Fly, tied with a larger hook, could also be used to imitate a travelling sedge or caddis!
Thanks Bernie for showing use how to use seal as an emerger and dry fly material. Great idea! Enjoy your upcoming trip!
Next week is Family Day and there is no fly tying. Enjoy the holiday. The week after, Rick Miyauchi is our guest tyer. See you then!
Bob's Bits (Bob Worts)
Hook: 10-14, dry fly, 1x
Thread: To suit body colour, 8/0.
Body: Seals fur, red, green, black or olive (original was green).
Rib: Fine gold wire (optional).
Wing: White cock hackle fibres (optional).
Hackle: Brown cock
Carrot fly (John Horsey)
Hook: Size 10-14, dry fly, 1x
Thread: Brown or orange, 8/0
Body: Bright orange seal's fur
Rib: (optional) Fine gold wire
Hackle: Brown cock
Claret Bob's Bits
Hook: 10-14, dry fly, 2x
Thread: Black or maroon, 8/0
Body: Claret seal's fur
Legs: Knotted pheasant tail (optional)
Rib: Pearl Mylar (fine)
Hackle: Brown cock
Bob's Bits Bibio Emerger ( after Davie McPhail)
Hook: Dry fly, 10-14, 2x
Thread: Black, 8/0
Rib: Pearl thread or Mylar
Body: Black seal's fur
Legs: Black and red knotted pheasant tail, or natural (optional)
Loop Wing: 2-3 Natural cul de canard feathers
Thorax: Red and black seal's fur
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