Sunday, March 22, 2009

Tuesday's Meeting

The March meeting will have Bob Anderson showing everyone how he ties his Hellgramite pattern and Bob will also have some of his other "larger" nymph patterns.  

This is the time of year that you want to think about using these larger patterns.  The water is still cold enough that the fish are sluggish.  They will be more willing to move for a larger meal than a smaller one so the Hellgramite or a similar nymph pattern is ideal.

Look for more patterns on this blog as the season progresses.  I will attempt to keep up with the local hatches and post patterns that will effectively imitate them.  

For the new flyfisherman out there.  Remember, there is a steep learning curve with fly-fishing so utilize the members of this club and you will significantly lessen that steep curve.  

Our weekly flytying sessions are over, and we will move our weekly meetings outdoors.  Look on the Bulletin Board for more information on this.  We will probably get things rolling in a week or so.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Bob's Hellgramite Pattern



There has been alot of questions about tying Bob's Hellgramite Pattern.  I thought I would post some stuff here on the pattern and hopefully answer everyone's questions.   I tied this particular hellgramite, so Bob's tie may vary some, but the end product is pretty much the same.  I also use rubber legs from time to time and they work well also and are a little quicker to tie.

Pattern:

Hook: Size 2 4x long streamer hook 
Thread: 6/0 Black or Brown
Underbody: Lead wire tied parallel to the hook shank
Tails: Brown Goose Biots
Abdomen: Beaver Fur, Dark with the guard hairs left in.
Wing cases: Canada Goose Body Feather, Gray (or any similar feather)
Legs: Brown Goose Biots, Knotted
Thorax: Natural Wild Turkey Marabou Dubbing
Eyes: Black Mono Eyes
Pinchers: Brown Goose Biots