What have you tied today?

[Ian_M]

Interesting looking fly.  Not the normal "style" of fly you would fish across and down.  Obviously successful though, look forward to hearing how you get on with them.

[deergravy]

I've never tried those old clyde-style flies before, interesting that they still have a following and obviously work. 

They just don't seem to make any sense!
Hardly any body and a long, slim wing. Huh?!

Could it be that the wing actually represents the body of the insect??

Dave

[haresear]

I've never tried those old clyde-style flies before, interesting that they still have a following and obviously work. 

They just don't seem to make any sense!
Hardly any body and a long, slim wing. Huh?!

Could it be that the wing actually represents the body of the insect??

Dave

I'd say that example is more akin to a Tummel tying than a Clyde one, because of the short body. On that example however, the body is more chunky than a Tummel style would be.

The Clyde flies have a standard length, but thin body and many, but not all, have that same upright wing.

Me? I don't bother with wings anymore  :crap

Alex

[Clan Ford]

Me? I don't bother with wings anymore  :crap

No surprise there then Alex, we all know your one of the "can't be arsed brigade" :lol: :lol: :lol:

Norm (fully paid up member CBAB)

[Wildfisher]

Nice fish Mark well done!  Nothing beats a good fish  on the river. What did you get it on?

[haresear]

No surprise there then Alex, we all know your one of the "can't be arsed brigade"   

Norm (fully paid up member CBAB)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Nice Clyde fish Mark. Looks longer than in the photos you sent me. Photoshop?

It looks a wee tad thin about the vent, but hell, I'd be very happy with that fish. How heavy do you reckon?

Also, where exactly did you catch it, what time, what fly and what strength tippet?

Alex

[Malcolm]

One of the problems with a blown up fly unless you are very careful is that it doesn't look right! The body probably has about 4 layers of thread - which I know is about two too many. It does only have two turns of hackle and seen in it's natural size looks much lighter than in the picture. It's only a 16...

I'm going to give it a swim somewhere not too far from Lamington on Saturday afternoon if the weather's kind.

[haresear]

yes i was wearing my lucky underpants.

Which are?

Malcolm, I'm sure your fly will pass inspection by the circumspect Lamington trout. If they take mine, they will certainly take yours.

Alex

[paulr]

Nice one Buzz thats a cracker.I was up the Clyde on wednesday afternoon.Didn't get there til 2pm though.There was the odd olive coming off but only saw two single rises all afternoon.And caught bugger all.The river is pretty low.
cheers
Paul

[muddler54]

keep them for a flat calm, whenever that happens....