What have you tied today?

[SouthFly]

Paul, do you find that the Rainy's Evazote floats quiet well?

[Fishtales]

This lot do sheets by Veniard at ?1:50.

http://www.theessentialfly.com/fly-tying-foam-products/closed-cell-foam-sheet.html

[scotfly]

A few Griffiths Gnats, 21-24's. Never be without them!



This one on a Partridge Vincent Marinaro Midge Hook, #24.

[SouthFly]

Scott, I also like fishing my griffiths gnats, they definitly catch fish and float like a cork.

I was wondering if it might be a good idea to trim the hackles to clear the hook barb to improve hookups on the really smaller sizes, anyone ever try this

[haresear]

I was wondering if it might be a good idea to trim the hackles to clear the hook barb to improve hookups on the really smaller sizes, anyone ever try this

On sizes 18 or 20 down I do this often Southfly. In fact on really prickly hackles I make a judgement on each fly, irrespective of size.

Alex

[scotfly]

I was wondering if it might be a good idea to trim the hackles to clear the hook barb to improve hookups on the really smaller sizes, anyone ever try this

I mostly do, but always leave the option till I'm at the bankside.

[paulr]

Hi Southfly,
Yep, it floats pretty well.
Cheers
Paul

[SouthFly]

Col, the Griffiths is an awesome fly not only for the midges, I'm sure that they also take them for a general terrestrial.

On the Water of Leith today they definitely saved me from a blank, will post a fishing report  later tonight

[Wildfisher]

where do you get these wee hooks Dennis?

[scotfly]

I've had the Partridge ones for a while Fred, I'm not sure who stocks them now.
There are plenty of "midge" hooks out there though such as....

Tiemco 100/101  down to 26's
Tiemco 518 - 28 - 32
Kamasan B401/B410 Down to 20's
Varivas Ultra Midge Hook - 20' to 30's

All are good, but the Tiemco 100/101's are probably the most user friendly. (they have quite a long shank)