This is the first of what I hope will be quite a few video projects showing patterns that I tie. Some are my own while most are existing patterns or my adaption of existing patterns. For the first one I chose to demonstrate one of the easiest Yellow Sally patterns I know of. This time of year sees the first hatches starting in the Smokies and as the summer goes on, this little insect will be important on many waters across the country. Try it out, but even better, once you've tried it start experimenting. There are some great variations that can be done with this simple pattern.
Very nice, and great job!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see some pics of the flies these are meant to imitate. I don't know my insects very well...
Matthew, I'll see if I can dig some up and maybe add them to the post. Otherwise, try typing "Yellow Sally Stonefly" into Google and you will get some good shots of the naturals...
DeleteNice tye David, can def. tell those will work in the mtns. Where did you get your polypro yarn?
ReplyDeleteI believe I bought it at Little River Outfitters but most fly shops carry it. You can normally find it in those cards in the same area as chenille, antron yarn, etc. It is great stuff. I use polypro yarn in white for parachute posts on dry flies and various colors for wings on spinner patterns...
DeleteGreat, thanks David. I'll check at the local fly shop and LRO next wkend when I'm up that way if CT doesn't have it. Thanks for sharing the pattern with us.
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ReplyDeleteYou made it look so easy; I think I might be able to tie this pattern even with the couple of fly tying lessons I have sit in on. Great Job!!!
Thanks Bill! Glad it was easy to follow. You should try this pattern if you have the stuff. You'll want it if you can make it to the Smokies sometime.
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