fishnuts 55 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Been messing around at the vise tonight and trying to make something to entice some Whiting to the fly.Tied this on a #10 B10s hook , Fuzzel dub blend , rubber skirt and very small dumbell with a bit of Jungle cock thrown in. Should work across the flats I hope over the summer. Thanks.Cheers Darren. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Crackin' Fly Darren, should be a gimme for those poor un suspecting whiting mate B)Boy, am I envious of that jungle cock? :ohmy: "Twas at least 25 years ago that I owned a cape from Veniards of the UK, sadly had to leave it in the UK when I emigrated as it was a risk of having been infected with Feather mite according to the Customs officers :unsure:I hear that you can buy synthetic nowadays?You wouldn't stoop so low tho', would you?Luv to hear where you sourced it from, pretty please :whistle: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi Tony,Drop this fella an email and he may be able to help you out. The cape is mighty fine quality too, Those nails I used were just a few of the really small crappy one which work good for salties. I'm keeping the good bits for some special projects coming up later . Anyway get hold of Steve Hoagland here and he should be able to help you out http://www.derekmckenzie.com.au/Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
urhookedfish 12 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Darren, I was having a look at this website and came across the signature series series 2 reel. They look "swearword" beautifull.The website claims that these reels are amongst the best of the best reels in the world. Do you know if these are as good a quality as they claim.For $180 or so it looks dam nice.I think I might have to get back into flyfishing. This is one serious reel.heres the pic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangfish 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thats an awesome looking fly there Darren . What price is the feathers? Ive been inventing a few flies myself and i could use some stuff like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,200 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Looks good DarrenShould be a good imitation of a shrimp or small saltwater yabbie, with orange egg sac, feelers and legs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Darren' date=' I was having a look at this website and came across the signature series series 2 reel. They look "swearword" beautifull.The website claims that these reels are amongst the best of the best reels in the world. Do you know if these are as good a quality as they claim.For $180 or so it looks dam nice.I think I might have to get back into flyfishing. This is one serious reel.heres the pic.[/quote']URHF,I don't think I would say they are amongst the best of the best reels in the world. What was the site you were looking at. If you want some places to look for a decent reel pm me your email address and I'll send you to a few places that I use. That reel looks to be just one of the generic type reels that are coming out of China at the moment and for $180.00 I think I could put you onto something better if your interested.Liam the cape costs about $70.00. Kelvin, thanks mate. It's got all the bits it needs I think to attract the whiting so lets hope it works.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Beautiful work-nuthin like skill at work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Many thanks for the link Darren (I just knew that "pretty Please" would work, never fails :laugh: ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Your welcome mate, always willing to help if I can.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Geez Darren, I'm whingeing already mate, must be that pommy up bringing I hooked up to your link but it seems to only sell rods/reels etc :unsure:Not to be beaten,and with true, ex pom determination, I've posted off an email to clarify about the Cape. No reply as yet but my hopes are high ;)Cheers, Tony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 You've done the right thing tony, they aren't on his board , you have to request them from Steve as he is just starting to bring some of this stuff in. He will get back to you I'm sure. He was in Adelaide last Thursday so he may still be on the move doing business. Give him a couple of days. Let me know how you go.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Cheers for the heads up Darren, I'll certainly keep you in the loop mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonyb 1,017 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Just got the email from Derek, got loads in at 70 bucks each B) B)I'll soon be playing with my junglecock as well after 25 years of not ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FISHZILLA 0 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 WHOAAAAHHHHH... Look at the size of that...... FLY...!!! I wish I had the skills for that... What'd be the chances of you tying me one of those and me compensating you in some way...??? :dry: Please PM me fishnuts with the handover LOL.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 WHOAAAAHHHHH... Look at the size of that...... FLY...!!! I wish I had the skills for that... What'd be the chances of you tying me one of those and me compensating you in some way...??? :dry: Please PM me fishnuts with the handover LOL....Mate I'm sorry but I only tie for myself now, I find it too demanding achieving deadlines and delivery times and I just tie for the fun of it now. Glad you like it though and if I ever see you around I'll give you one to try.Cheers Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnwalkley 24 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 lol, nice fly. might have to come over and get some of that junglecock..... :S lol! jokes.should be a sweet fly for the whiting, never know might have cracked the code Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishnuts 55 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 lol' date=' nice fly. might have to come over and get some of that junglecock..... :S lol! jokes.should be a sweet fly for the whiting, never know might have cracked the code [/quote']You won't be getting anywhere near my Junglecock if I can help it, that's for sure :dry: :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FISHZILLA 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 WHOAAAAHHHHH... Look at the size of that...... FLY...!!! I wish I had the skills for that... What'd be the chances of you tying me one of those and me compensating you in some way...??? :dry: Please PM me fishnuts with the handover LOL.... Mate I'm sorry but I only tie for myself now' date=' I find it too demanding achieving deadlines and delivery times and I just tie for the fun of it now. Glad you like it though and if I ever see you around I'll give you one to try.Cheers Darren[/quote']Totally understand that Darren.. But I will take you up on that offer next time I see you... Keep us posted on how ya go mate real keen to see how they fare.....!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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