[Liam Stephen]

Hey guys,

I've been busy all night laying down the basics. I've mastered the whip finish tool and my tying is improving nicely. Here's a handful which will be added to my box.



Half a dozen JT Olives tied on B400 size 14 and 16s. Comments on any improvements would be appreciated.

Cheers
Liam

[Ben Dixon]

Nice flies Liam 

I'd speak to Armstrong re hooks before you tie any more though!!

Cheers

Ben

[Liam Stephen]

Cheers Ben.

Hooks aren't really what I'd wanted but I'llmake do with them for now. Have you any SLDs in Orvis? 

 
Liam

[Ben Dixon]

Cheers Ben.

Hooks aren't really what I'd wanted but I'llmake do with them for now. Have you any SLDs in Orvis? 

 
Liam

Hi Liam, I do keep SLD's and the full range of Veniard Osprey which are better hooks IMO.

CHeers

Ben

[Liam Stephen]

Okay cool. I'd like to get some and will consider the Ospreys. I'll be out at some point mid week.

 
Liam

[Liam Stephen]

This mornings efforts inspired by Sandys SBS - the CDC Bloa.



Is my hackle too long? 

Cheers
Liam

[Mike Barrio]

We'd better let Sandy answer that .... but the fly looks great Liam

Cheers
Mike

[Liam Stephen]

Cheers Mike 

Getting the hang of it now.

Liam

[Peter McCallum]

if you're going out early try this one Liam.

http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1847.0

It's caught me a 23+ inch Brownie and hooked a salmon of around the same size  . My go to early season dry fly.

Peter

[Liam Stephen]

Peter 

Thanks for that. I will give it a go once I get the rest of my materials. Iain gave me a few copies a couple of seasons ago and I caught my first lb + trout! 




Which is the correct dressing of the above. Light olive or primrose thread and dun or khaki cdc? I think both look okay and I think the fish won't mind but was just wondering. 

Cheers
Liam

[Liam Stephen]

Keeping with the spiders for now.

The Waterhen Bloa 



Hope you like it!

 
Liam

[Liam Stephen]

Moving onto the nymphs tonight...








 Starting to really enjoy it now.

 
Liam

[Rob Brownfield]

Glad to see youb have a proper vise Mine is 7-8 years old and still going strong.

[Sandy Nelson]

All looking good so far, Liam

Sandy

[Liam Stephen]

Cheers Sandy, my lighting is crap but I think I've got it sorted now 

Liam

[Liam Stephen]

That's me all done with the spiders. A mixture of original and cdc variants - Waterhen Bloas and March Browns. A few shop bought Greenwells as well 




Cheers
Liam

[Mike Barrio]

Good start Liam

[Liam Stephen]

My most recent ties, with a trip to the Tummel in mind. Ryacs and Hydro aren't mine but I think they'll be useful. 




Bring on the Ladies!  

 
Liam

[Allan Liddle]

Put some mini or micro veniards tan / black or yellow / back rubber legs on them Liam. 

[Rob Brownfield]

Put some mini or micro veniards tan / black or yellow / back rubber legs on them Liam. 

Or Wiggle dub or whatever its called from Hareline. Same leggy effect in half the time (dubbing loop). Just trim with scissors to the required length.

[Liam Stephen]

Some new flies tonight, Dave Downies CDC Dun. I reckon this will replace the JT Olives in my box.




Liking these 102Ys cheers Goo! 

 
Liam

[Liam Stephen]

The most recent of my nymphs    



Bens Woolly Bugger, only a baby one though - size 10. 

Liam

[Liam Stephen]

2nd attempt as I fudged up the marabou tail. 

[Peter McCallum]

Now that's a nymph

[Liam Stephen]

My first go at a DHE.



Looking for some pointers on wing and thorax positioning.

Cheers
Liam