Happy Lappy Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've only been tying for less than a month. Picked up some Clear Cure Goo the other day. Let me know what you think. Good or bad I don't care [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1341689147-DSC_0244a.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1341689158-DSC_0246a.jpg[/image] [image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks great to me. The real test is to see what Mr. Red Fish thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Looks great! Take a picture with a ruler to give idea of size. It looks like it would take abuse too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I made one with gold krystal flash that looks pretty good but I think I used to big of a hook. [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1341751153-DSC_0249a.jpg[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 With the large hook and clear goo, does it drop like a rock or drift down? Is that a 2/0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 I'll try and get out this week. even if it's on foot. If it sinks pretty fast do you think it needs a weed guard? The hook I used was a Mustad 3407DT size 4. Don't know if there's a better hook I should've used. If so let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 You still have room to tie a weed guard, but I would think it will get nailed on the drop. Great looking fly! I use Loon UV for quick bodies and for sealing wraps. How long does Clear Goo need to set? The Loon UV is like three seconds after hitting it with the UV light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Clear Cure Goo is the same but uses a different spectrum of UV light. The Loon light doesn't work on the CC Goo and the CCG light doesn't work on the Loon goo. I was thinking about making the shrimp a bit bigger. What type of weed guard do you prefer to tie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadd Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice looking fly! Never tried tying yet but the wife has done few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishtails Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 You might be able to tie a V in at the eye at this point. I like to tie in a piece of 15-20# mono at the bend and loop it to the eye to form a guard. I noticed in the close-up that the hook has been compressed in a couple places. Be careful how much pressure you exert with the vise so the hook isn't damaged. It can happen easier than you might expect. Just my $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'd eat it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Justin Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 great looking fly! as for hook size, it really depends on what fish you are targeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Here's a couple other colors. Hopefully I'll get out this weekend and try them out. Thanks for the input. I guess I don't know how to add pictures. Why does one image show up twice? [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1342131843-photo_2a.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1342131891-DSC_0285a.jpg[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsalt Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I don't know how you did it, but if you click the link below the second image it fills the screen...very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Thanks for all compliments. Here's a variety of colors I tied a few weeks ago. Just picked up some large rattles this week and we'll see how they work with the shrimp. Thanks guys. [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1345985414-Shrimp__3_.JPG[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1345985406-Shrimp__2_.JPG[/image] [image]http://www.mbcforum.com/fbbuploads/1345985398-Shrimp__1_.JPG[/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wanaflatsfish Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Very cool pics.. dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nice capture Benzo... What lense.....I like the Bokeh on the last one in front of the reel... I'd love to shoot a few with my Sigma f1.4 50mm or my Nikkor 1.4 24mm :) dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 D, Get ready for the shocker..... Shot and edited on iPhone 4S. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Cool! What app are you using edit? I use Snapseed. Did you add your logo with the iPhone? How are you uploading the images from your phone to the forum? We should set up a fly swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 When I export my photos to the net form my PC, I automate the watermark on them. The watermark is done via my Mac. I am using Cameraplus to edit my photos on iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 are you adding the watermark with Photoshop? or another way cheaper application type tool. eds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 eds... I am using Lightroom 3 for my Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Gosh guys, enough about these cameras. What about those cool flies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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