Re: [VFB] Bluegill, Adams...expert (not really)

[Jerryphl9]

Steve:   I think I'll add that one to my fly box for the spring.  Always looking for a new pattern to try. Have you tried it in larger sizes, like an 8 or 10? Chuck:   A quick way to cut out triangles.  Since you're always working on your car, I assume you have a spark plug gaping gauge.  Use the two thickest gauges to cut the triangle with a sharp razor blade.  You can cut small ones or large ones just by opening and closing the two gauges.  Might even be able to use it to create the notch in the wing.   Jerry C "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia."   In a message dated 1/6/2006 10:26:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I love catching bluegills, when I'm looking them.  I hate it when I'm trying for others.  That said, I  have a little fly that seems to drive gills batty on the surface: This was inspired by watching a kid catching bluegills with corn and a bobber. Hook:  size 12 or 14 dry fly (they tend to swallow 14s, so be aware) body:  peacock hurl (I spin two strands of hurl with the thread for extra strength) Wing:  a little triangle of yellow (other colors don't work as well) foam sheet, with a V notch cut at the rear to resembel caddis wings.  Wing shouldn't extend past the bend of the hook. Thread:  Black Tie in the spun peacock at the bend and wrap forward near the eye; tie on the yellow foam and form a head.  that's it. I don't know if the gills want to eat it or just get mad when they see it, but it catches more than any other fly I use.  Sometimes I get tired of how easy it is, and change to something else just for a break. Steve, In Maryland http://www.ssbHomesInMaryland.com -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number.  -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC="">