Summer on the Yak

Discussion in 'Fly Tying' started by Big E, Feb 18, 2013.

  1. Big E Moderator

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    So who's getting ready for the Yak? Got rid of the dreariness by taking some vitamin D and spending some time tying ants and hoppers while dreaming of sunshine...

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    What are you tying up for summer on the Yak?
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  2. kelvin Active Member

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    Big E
    those are nice

    I have been tying up Skwalas and March Browns
  3. McNasty Canyon Lurker

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    nice ties, never thought to put an extra set of legs on my hopper juans. i got a whole box full of big dries, chubbies, juans, fat alberts, skwalas, extended body bullet heads, etc. as well as the basics, pmd's, bwo's, march browns, mahogany dunns, ants, beatles, caddis, etc. though most my time will be spent on different rivers close by.
  4. Derek Young 2011 Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Of The Year

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    Purple hoppers....
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  5. Big E Moderator

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    Thanks for the tip...I'll pass the info along. Suppose I better order up some purple foam and legs now...no doubt he'll want some of those tied up as well.
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  6. kelvin Active Member

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    why purple?
  7. McNasty Canyon Lurker

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    because trout and purple go together like pea's n carrots.
  8. Derek Young 2011 Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Of The Year

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  9. kelvin Active Member

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    purple it is then

    I have found that orange and orange seems to be a winning combo on the Yak

    I also like to add a little orange so you can see it

    looks like a trip to the craft store for some purple foam is in the near future
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  10. dryflylarry "Chasing Riseforms"

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    What's that song?..... "One eye, One Arm, Flying Purple People Eater" ..???

    Oh whoops! Got that wrong. It was a "One Eyed One Horned Flying Purple People Eater".
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  11. Pat Lat Professional Amateur

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    Purple? Orange? Green? I cant decide IMG_5151.JPG
  12. McNasty Canyon Lurker

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    you've really outdone youself now pat, that is an amazing hopper!!
  13. kelvin Active Member

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  14. Pat Lat Professional Amateur

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    I was thinking the technicolor dream hopper, but I dont know if that will stick
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  15. Ed Call Mumbling Moderator

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    E, how about some uv purple dubbing on the body, tan body and legs. I've fed a few similar ones to the trout!


    And yes, I'm ready for the Yakima. Lets not wait until summer though. Skwalla shakes and lightning but time!
  16. Pat Lat Professional Amateur

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    I like my terrestrials with a dropper so heres a couple simple ones, purple beetles and UV spiders IMG_5154.JPG IMG_5159.JPG
  17. kelvin Active Member

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    whats the back on the beetles
  18. Pat Lat Professional Amateur

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    hanked lite brite over foam coated with liquid fusion
  19. Hans Weilenmann Active Member

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    Interesting spiders, Pat. Has some promise :cool:

    Cheers,
    Hans W
  20. BASS_TURDS Outerspeyz Fly-style

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    They look nice.

    Remember hopper dropper hopper hopper dropper is the next level guide ish