What have you tied today?

[Fishtales]

If it is the same ones I am thinking about they can also be used to wind hackles. Put hackle point/stalk through loop, release and wind on  :

[bibio1]

Clan,

thanks I use 4 for size 14, 3 for a 16 and 2 for any fly below that. Never really went down to one.

cheers

paul

[Clan Chief]

If it is the same ones I am thinking about they can also be used to wind hackles. Put hackle point/stalk through loop, release and wind on 

When I was at Stoke a few weeks ago watching the Hans Weilenmann flytying demo I did notice he was using what appeared to be one of those clips for winding on hackles. Must be slightly different from the ones i have as they are not suitable.

Been tying these now for over a week or so.........

[Clan Chief]

Really like that cdc hackling.  It creates a very good effect

[gasman]

Hares Ear Parachute tied size 12/14/16.

[gasman]

Partridge 15BN Klink-hamer Hooks. I have these hooks in sizes 20/18/16 and 12. Size 20 and 18 make lovely Klink-hamers, but size 16 and 12 are big (as you can see in photo). I thought about tying a Klink-hamer on the size 16 and 12 but thought they would be to big in this size. Then I see Col post on the Turks/Baloon caddis theme so I tied these up.

[bibio1]

It looks like theres a few of us pining for spring. Don't worry only 104 days to go.

I need to try and tie some of these rubber legs they look great.

paul

[Clan Chief]

It looks like theres a few of us pining for spring. Don't worry only 104 days to go

While this maybe true. I have found over the last wee while that I enjoy tying flees every bit as much as fishing.

Tonight's tyings..........

[Harpo]

I thought about tying a Klink-hamer on the size 16 and 12 but thought they would be to big in this size.

Should Klinkhamers not be big flies, 10's/12's I always though that but have only started tieing so not sure?

Was going to buy soom Klink hooks tomorrow so what's the best size for Scottish Rivers folks?

Cheers

Stuart

[paulr]

They can be any size you want Stu.
The sizes I use most are Kamasan B100's in 14s and 16s.
I'll mibbe use a 12 if I'm tying  big bushy one which I want to support a decent sized nymph.
cheers
Paul