Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 After reading on here about rattle flies got me thinking and after a couple of shocking bodies I gave up .But the thought would not leave me alone so here is the first prototype .the plastic tube may be a problem in future (I only had 1 but could be changed for a plastic straw) and the awful flower craft thingee at the end .Has a hole that runs from side to side and i am interested to see if it makes bubles as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 couple more views and sorry I took the pictures :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I see you stuck with green faithful Micky,it will be interesting to see how the "rocket "goes when things pick up in the lake. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I see you stuck with green faithful Micky,it will be interesting to see how the "rocket "goes when things pick up in the lake. cheers brentonYes i did Brenton not sure if the tail is thick enough .And the Diamente eyes that the lake bream and ST's like .This is just the start my mind has so many colour combinations its mind blowing.There is a part of my BRAIN telling me its going to float .may test it in the river soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Well I took it to my very own personal fly trying tank the port river this morning.As I thought the tail was ok length wise but needed more width .No problems casting it with my 6 weight.But the damn thing floated worked a bit like a bass gurgler.Back to the drawing board for me I will get it down to the fish.I actually found some Bream (two over 30cm) first I have seen in weeks .They were near the bottom while the fly was on top .CheersM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerG 1 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Brass or tungsten eyes might be the go or wrap some wire (Lead or solder ) around the tube. Nice colour for bream.And the daisy bead looks like it should stir up some water. I have used tubes from ball-point pens, cut down, for similar flies.I will post some pics of a few of mine laterRogerG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Brass or tungsten eyes might be the go or wrap some wire (Lead or solder ) around the tube. Nice colour for bream.And the daisy bead looks like it should stir up some water. I have used tubes from ball-point pens, cut down, for similar flies.I will post some pics of a few of mine laterRogerGWas thinking of pens Roger thanks for the tip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerG 1 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 A few of my tube flies.This type catches Kingie RatsNote the double hookUnrigged with chrome braid wrapped tube (Untested)Works on Snook and Flathead good all rounderAll on plastic tube from cut down ball point pen refills. The hair is from fallow deer, a mate supplies me with venison now and then and I always clip some of the longer hairs before skinning it.RogerG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Cheers thanks rogerg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 OK my second and better attempt at a Rattle Fly1 attach tube 2 beads inside ends sealed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 3 attach tail4 attach rubber band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 5 attach eyes6 one coat of pink nail polishAll that is needed now is a few more coats of pink nail polish and some clear coats .then go fishing . ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Well the pink wonder half worked today Sunday 27th .It did sink would have helped if the fish were around to catch :icon_lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 I can not get these rattle flies out of my mind .So I made a another one tonight minus the rubber bands . I am covered in White fluff and nail polish Not 100 percent happy but its on the way :wink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerG 1 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 MickyJ, I finally got around to digging out the wagglers, I noticed that they have "Rattle eyes" These are available from Cheap as Chips etc. in various sizes and are glue on. There are a couple of lose ones out of my kit at the bottom of the pic if you can see them.RogerG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,205 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well I worked out that my rattle flies will not work,too heavy for my 6weight etc .After a bad trip to the lake I think I will stick with my normal flies . :(Or until I can get some of those eyes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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