Monday, November 25, 2024

Cormorant Flies to Kick Off the 2024-2025 Fly Tying Season


Hot Spot Cormorant (Dave McPhail)

Hook: Hanak 230 #10
Thread: Orange 8/0
Butt: Chartreuse Glo Bright
Body: Peacock herl, black 
Rib: Silver wire, small
Wing: Marabou Cheeks: Goose Biots




Hi Everyone!

Another excellent start to the new fly tying season with the Central Alberta Fly Tyers. Tonight we tied Cormorants. They are a staple in the United Kingdom and it was time that we added several cormorants to our fly tying box. They can be fished on a washing line as droppers or stripped. They look like bait fish but they can also represent a chironomid. What a versatile pattern! The 4 cormorant patterns came from  inspirations from both Davie McPhail and Lyndsay Simpson.

Next week, Dr. Bill Young is our instructor.  I wonder what he has up his sleeve? 

See you next week!



The Gang is Focussed! 



Traffic Light Cormorant

Hook: Hanak 230 #10
Thread: Black: 8/0
Body: Peacock herl, black
Rib: Red Holographic tinsel covered by pearl mylar, medium
Wing: Marabou, black



Cormorant Fry (Davie McPhail)

Hook: Hanak 230 #10
Thread: Orange 8/0
Body: Red Holographic tinsel covered with Mirage Opal Tinsel
Collar: Red Ice Dub
Wing: Marabou, black
Eyes: Small



Competition Cormorant (Lindsay Simpson)

Hook: Hanak 230 #10
Thread: White and orange 8/0- hot spot head
Body: White thread covered by pearl tinsel
Rib: Stretch Flex, light brown
Wing: Marabou, black








 

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