Re: [VFB] Paraloop Swap

[Eddie D]

I'd join the swap...John Martinez introduced me to these flies last year, 
and I have not had trouble tying them w/o a gallows or neck breaker, just 
gotta know what to pull.  I have yet to fish them yet, but in the test 
tank(literally, a tank, no fancy 10 acre pond with 10+ pound largemouths) 
they look pretty sweet.  They sit low in the water but float for a long 
while, even if you dont use Whiting Platinum Hackles.  Believe me, I tied 
some paraloop flies with horrendous dry fly hackle's, and they still 
floated.  I would love to be in the swap.

The article is great, and if you dont get Fly Tyer, go pick a copy up.



-Eddie Dillon
Tidewater Fly Co.




From: "Chapman, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [VFB] Paraloop Swap
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:52:17 -0500
In the latest issue of Fly Tyer, Ian writes about the paraloop style.

I tried it for the first time.  Since I don't have a gallows pole or the
want to make one, I simply rotated my Traveler so the fly is upside down.
Using the Quad Turbo dubbing twister with hackle plier attachment, I use
this to hold the floss with the help from gravity down.  This worked
surprisingly well.
I really enjoy tying these flies...You can now really make some neat 
dubbing
combinations...

Has anyone tried it with CDC?  Does it work well?

How do Paraloops fish?  This is what I want to know.  Looking at the fly, I
don't know why I would use a traditional dry fly anymore.
I would very much like to hear from other paraloopers.  Has there been a
paraloop swap yet?
I will host if there is interest.

15 swappers  Due date May 31st.



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