Re: [VFB] Dry or Wet fly ? ? ?

[april c. burbank]

Hi Ed, Being on the west coast I just got the original message so I'll answer this one. I prefer a dry but fish wet when necessary. My favorite dry would be an Adams or a parachute Adams. I catch tons of fish every year on these two patterns. I occasionally use a dropper PTs the most. And for a wet I use my version of a damsel nymph quite a bit. (jim special)   Jim Burbank "Troutman" ----- Original Message ----- From: ed carlin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 4:12 PM Subject: [VFB] Dry or Wet fly ? ? ? Hi group, Thanks for all the answers.  Bob,Richard,Dan,Iain,Hans and Steven can you give me an idea of what flies you like---now that will open the "can of worms." Let's just keep in mind that we all have different ideas as to what works best. I like the dry fly. Usually an ADAMS pattern. I use the pattern as tied by Leonard Halliday in 1922- I think ? The pattern was named for Charles Adams from Lorain, Ohio. I think the original pattern is as follows: Tail: Two fibers of golden pheasant tippet Body: Gray wool yarn Wing: Narrow Plymouth Rock rooster neck hackle tied forward and semi-spent Hackle: One Plymouth Rock, one Rhode Island Red rooster neck hackle wrapped together Head: Black tying thread I sometimes tie it as a parachute and it seems to work almost as well. If the above pattern is incorrect let me know. That is how I have always tied the fly and I have fished it for over 20 years I do fish wet flies. Actually a streamer- The Golden Squirrel as tied by Royce Dam. Royce actually ties the fly on a dry fly hook. I believe this is a streamer ? ? ? Maybe we should ask Royce. Golden Squirrel Tail: Red hackle fibers Body:  Flat Gold tinsel Wing: Red Squirrel from the tail Cheeks: Jungle Cock Head: Black tying thread Not sure but I think Royce invented this fly around 1943. Royce has fished the fly all over the place and has had good luck. I have fished the fly for several years and find it works for me. Simple and effective. Well that is enough from me-let me know if I got the patterns wrong. Ed Do You Yahoo!? New! SBC Yahoo! Dial - 1st Month Free & unlimited access