Chappy, I am thinking about using Peacock Sword for the tail instead of Biots. Should I have the curve up or down. Also think of Peacock Herl for the throat what do you think. Was thinking about a bit of a tag of Black Ostrich and tying in the tail then a bit more Black Ostrich in front of the tail tie in between the tail and body. Will have to pick up some UTC Black I really don't like to tie with it. Tony
________________________________ From: Chappy <aavidcha...@gmail.com> To: VFB Mail <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 7:50 AM Subject: [VFB] Re: Streamer Hi Tony, >From being in the northeast; tying and fishing streamers, I will add a few comments. This fly needs some peacock herl, topping, or bucktail to fill in the open space...of course becoming Carrie Stevens Ghost like. The first thing I always look at are the finish on the heads especially for plate flies. I recommend using some UTC black fine thread. Untwist this thread so it lays flat sort of like very mini floss. You have to untwist with a slight bobbin spin every 5-10 wraps. This allows you to make a sweet head with no imperfections by laying the thread to fill in uneveness. Then use 1 coat of penetrating cement like flexament or sally hansens. then apply 2 -3 coats of hard as hull head cement. Give at least 4-6 hours in between coats. Or you can use rod building epoxy once (this is less non-yellowing over time) This type of finished head commands attention. The marabou throat also looks out of place. I would prefer to see a feather or barbule throat. Instead of the chart tail, use a crest topping - it will also look regal. Marabou is fantastic for streamers and it is fun as you can add a lot of flash. I like to use marabou as an underwing. You can wet it first before you tie it in and when it dries it has a little less bulk and complements both bucktail and feather wings. A marabou throat looks more appealing with this type of wing construction. I just tied up some magog smelts for a client and I need to take some pictures of what I am talking about. Certainly like the jungle cock cheek and eye. This also looks great on a lighter color wing. Where as silver pheasant makes a great cheek for dark wings.... Can't wait to see your next one. Chappy. On Dec 21, 5:19 pm, Anthony Spezio <bambot...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I need to tie some large flies for a couple of fly plates. This is a sample > of one of the streamers I plan on tying. I am not totally satisfied with it > so I am open to comments on any aspect of it before I tie another like it. > I am open o all comments especally the negitave ones.. > Arkansas Tony > > Streamer fot Plate.JPG > 293KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com
