Re: Rolled Muddler was: [VFB] Favorite Go-To trout fly - tinsel

[John Martinez]

Wes-

I was curious about that, too. At first I though it had been spun and then clipped very short under the shank, but after looking at it closer it looks like the hair is just flared right on top of the shank. Haven't tried it, but seems like it would be tricky to keep it from spinning. Any tips, Paul?

                                                      -John

 Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Paul Marriner wrote:

> I just tied a Rolled Muddler for a book photo

Thanks to all for the tips. My first try post-tips tie resulted in a
vast improvement for the tinsel step.

I do have a very specific question about tying a Rolled Muddler that I
hope Paul or someone on VFB familiar with the fly can answer.

In the photo I saw at:
and
actual samples I saw (on the water) briefly, the deerhair head part of
the fly looked like it was tied and clipped almost in a rounded
'muffin' or crown shape sitting on top of the shank instead of the
bullethead style you see on other muddler patterns.

Is my perception correct, or is the correct style a bullethead?

Finally, points of curiosity, why the name 'rolled' muddler? And any
fishing tips on this pattern? (A friend was fishing this pattern with
good success on stillwater).

Thanks,
Wes Wada
Bend, Oregon