fishnuts 55 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 G'day Guys,I've had a few requests for instructions on how to tie my prawn fly so here's a couple of little videos I made for the whole process. Hope you have fun with it.Cheers DarrenPART 1http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9976101&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" PART 2http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9978179&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Nice one FN,thanks for going to the effort of putting up those great vids,I"m sure the flyfishing guys will benefit ,looks like it could have many uses not only for Bream,but even the SaffWa guys would do well on that in their dams on species such as Reddys,Callop ,Bass and Silver Perch if presented in likely areas.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 G'day Cal,Your right mate, anything that eats shrimp or prawns should take them. So far I've caught Mulloway, Bream, Salmon and I'll be throwing them myself at some Callop in about 2 weeks. The reddies should love them and a couple I sent to a mate in N.S.W. ended up being swallowed by a heap of Bass .With the addition of a little heavier lead wire they can also be cast on a light weight spin outfit. So as you said, very versatile.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Great Job Nuts and they obviously work by the sound of it. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tonka 1 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Wow! Top stuff Darren! Great looking fly, and an excellent step by step tutorial.Thanks for taking the time to put that together and share.They definately look the 'goods'..The Liquid Fusion looks easy to use (no mixing) and a top finish too.Better than 5min epoxy I've been using.Don't suppose it's available here locally anywhere?Keep up the great work!! and tight lines! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted March 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 G'day Tonka,Mate you can get the Liquid Fusion from Chris at FLYWORLD for about $12.00 a bottle and it lasts for ages. It definately beats using epoxy and it doesn't go yellow and it's lighter too . You do however have to rotate it for about 1/2 an hour but that's fine, it's still better than epoxy. I even use it to coat the eyes for my smaller shrimp after I have coloured them with Sharpies, works a treat and once again better than epoxy.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Very nice DarrenGives me a few ideas to do a mini saltwater yabbie version on a size 10 hook for the YFW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenton 637 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Tonka's being modest,his are also brilliant. cheers brenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 wow, that fly looks tops. Good work on the clip too, veryeasy to watch and understand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rollcast 1 Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 G,day Darren,Thanks for the tip on the liquid fusion mate.I hate mixing small amounts of epoxy .This stuff look s fantastic.Cheers Rollcast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rollcast 1 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 G'day Darren,I have got my carapace material in both clear and speckled,have ordered some liquid fusion which should arrive in the post soon.I already have the hooks ,fuzzle dub in every colour made and every other material required.Hopefully I should have a few tied up soon to try out on the Glenelg river on Anzac day weekend.Might chuck a few in the Pat as well before I go.It will sure be a change for me with over 90% of my fly fishing normally chasing trout.I am looking forward to a bit of a salt change Cheers MateRollcast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Del 245 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 fishnuts wrote:G'day Cal,Your right mate, anything that eats shrimp or prawns should take them. So far I've caught Mulloway, Bream, Salmon and I'll be throwing them myself at some Callop in about 2 weeks. The reddies should love them and a couple I sent to a mate in N.S.W. ended up being swallowed by a heap of Bass .With the addition of a little heavier lead wire they can also be cast on a light weight spin outfit. So as you said, very versatile.Cheers Darrengot a few your willing to give/sell? im willing to flick a few and devote a few sessions to their usage. of recent times we have landed some very nice trout on HBs and vibes. but i reckon the surface flys would of been a good go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Del wrote:got a few your willing to give/sell? im willing to flick a few and devote a few sessions to their usage. of recent times we have landed some very nice trout on HBs and vibes. but i reckon the surface flys would of been a good go!I'm sorry mate but I'm having enough trouble tying them so I can keep my own supplies up. I don't mean to sound selfish but since I've put this pattern up I've had that many requests for flies that I just can't tie them that fast . I hope you understand. By the way Del these are subsurface flies so I don't know if they would be of any use to you.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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