Hi all,
In reply to the "drunken dragon" fly pattern question by Mike, it was developed by
William Servey who does work at Swede's as part of an on-going interest in using dyed
yellow pheasant rump, peacock green chenille and glass beads, which are called
rochelle beads.
These are actually silver beads with a red overlay that produces an incredible effect
when fished subsurface on sunny days. They actually "sparkle". They were fist
introduced as an integral part of the "Olive Willy", another Servey genius that has
produced some staggering results.
The combination of soft hackle, red bead and peacock green coloring produces some
great responses from most rivers and lakes these patterns have been tried in. Some
variations using red rabbit strips wing toppings are equally successful on overcast
days.
As Paul has correctly noted, the beads for the drunken dragon are slipped on 30 lb.
line, actually a RIO product called "slick shooter" line and the ends slightly melted.
The body is totally peacock green chenille wrapped dragon fly nymph shape with the
abdomen being 2/3 the body proportion and the head distinct, flat and squat with the
prominent protruding eyes. The pheasant rump dyed yellow is tied in as legs.
And yes, William would be more than happy to share his creations with anyone who has
an interest. I have learned much from him.
Al Peterson
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> From: Paul E. Neel[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> Subject: Re: Fly Pattern question
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> To add to my previous post, the pattern I'm familiar with (Drunken Dragon)
> is a dead on beautiful Gomphus imitation. The "red eyes" are red clear
> small beads fused onto a 30lb yellow mono material, which is added to the
> fly in the final stages. I forget what the material is called, Al Peterson
> who is on this list, maybe you can help out here. The effect of yellow
> gives the fly a yellow pupil (sp?).
>
> Paul Neel
> Woodinville
>
> At 06:29 PM 5/15/00 -0700, you wrote:
> >I do not know the specific pattern, but, a number of dragon fly patterns
> >incorporate eyes; many think this is a "trigger" to the success of the
> >pattern. Many also know that flourescent red is the most visible color in
> >dark water. The key is the word "flourescent". If you had small
> >"flourescent beads" that were connected you could easily incorporate them in
> >a standard dragon fly pattern. Probably, a fat bodied, brown, black or dark
> >olive bodied Carey fly including flourescent red eyes would be effective.
> >Jere
> >
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> >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> >Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 12:12 PM
> >Subject: Fly Pattern question
> >
> >
> >> While fishing opening weekend, a gentleman was describing his hot pattern
> >> called a Red Eyed Dragon Fly. I was doing well compared to most but this
> >guy
> >> was killing them with this pattern. He was across the lake so I didn't
> >get a
> >> chance to see what it looked like. Anybody familiar with it?
> >>
> >> Mike Wilson
> >> Spangle
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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