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How many still fish some of the older streamer patterns, such as the Royal Wulff, Royal Coachman, American Coachman and others?
If so what do you fish?
Dave
If so what do you fish?
Dave
Dude, if I could tie that, it wouldn't go anywhere near the water.
I can honestly say I've never caught a fish with a muddler. To be fair I haven't fished one in years, but I did often when I was starting out and it just never produced for me. As such it's become one of those flies I have zero confidence in, and confidence is huge in fishing.Yes how about muddler minnow, White & black marabou, supervisor, nine three, cardinelle
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I was the same way for years and years Nick, but then I figured out how to fish them, at least in a way that was effective.I can honestly say I've never caught a fish with a muddler. To be fair I haven't fished one in years, but I did often when I was starting out and it just never produced for me. As such it's become one of those flies I have zero confidence in, and confidence is huge in fishing.
That's a solid fly. Thanks for reminding me that I need to tie some up!Carey Special
This is much easier than the living jewels that Mark ties. The tail, body and throat is basic. The hardest part is placing the wings. A better finished product results if you can match the four hackles for the wing so that all four are equal length and width. Strip the stems so that the hackles are the same length and wrap them tightly so they won't wander when you mount the GP crest and the JC cheeks. I have had results with this on searuns, RBTs, whitefish and years ago I took a small summer run on one.Dude, if I could tie that, it wouldn't go anywhere near the water.
Edit: At a closer look, that doesn't look too hard. At first glance, I thought it was one of Mark Mercer's flies. That guy can tie!
I also use muddlers more than just occasionally (and it's variations) with success.I always loved the look of a Matuka. Sort of like a gentleman's Zonker....
I love Muddlers. Most versatile (and second-most reliable) fly in my box.
Good ammo there, Freestone.I love traditional streamers! I posted this in another thread, but I couldn't resist buying a bunch more when I was in Maine last month. These are all trout-sized: