I agree. I had a mini-leech type fly (size 14) that was killing the trout where I was fishing. After each fish, there was less and less mohair left but it kept catching fish. It was my go to fly at any new water and if they hit it, I stayed with it. But alas a giganic tree trout gobbled it up and there was no way I could climb up the hill, then the tree, snag the limb and so on. I tried to tie others but none were as effective as the worn out mini-leech. deserttrout6
On 5/24/07, Jimmy D. Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"And yet there are many times when it does not make any difference what pattern one uses. One thing is certain. The more bedraggled the fly gets the better the trout like it. I think there is a reason for this. I think the bedraggled half worn out wet fly more closely imitates a nymph than a new one does. Most commercial flies are tied too bushy and full. A little trimming of wings and thinning out of hackles will often work wonders." Ray Bergman "Just Fishing" 1945 -- ************************ ><((((((((º> ******************************* For all your Fly Tying/fishing needs click on http://linesend.com VFB members with a current paid membership receive a 5% discount. Top quality fly tying stuff at great prices and super great service. I speak from experience. _________________________________________________________________ Jimmy D's Fly Fishing site http://bigtroutman.tripod.com/ _________________________________________________________________ "Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the ability to read a defense is to an NFL Quarterback." Jimmy D. Moore - 2003 "I knew my tippet was too large when the willow tree I hooked on my back cast came flying over my head." Jimmy D. Moore - (c) [2004] ************************ <º))))))))>< ******************************
