yellowjacket
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how do u guys get the top half black and bottom chartruse? i have tried and cant do it. any help would be nice.
2 color chennile body?
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SaltyBuckster
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I want to know that also.
Beagler
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That makes 3 of us.
BucktailJiger
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Me to
Tie in the chartreuse pieces at the head, wrap the thread over it to the tail, then back to the head.
Stick the pieces in the material holder spring to keep them out of the way.
Tie in the black at the head, wrap the thread over it to the tail, then back to the head.
Palmer your black body, and wrap the thread around it a few times.
Snip the black chenille. You can do a half hitch if you want.
Bring the chartreuse pieces forward and position them where you want them.
Wrap the thread over the whole shebang several times. Try to keep the thread in the same spot and lash it directly over the top of the previous wraps.
Hold the free ends of the chartreuse pieces and pull the thread tight. This keeps them from shifting around the hook shank when you pull.
Check the alignment of the pieces while keeping tension on the thread. If they shifted, unwind the thread and try again.
Whip finish and apply head cement to the thread. For this application, I would recommend actual head cement and not nail polish top coat. You want something that will soak into the thread, and nail polish doesn't.
Snip the chartreuse ends. Should end up with something like this:
This is one of my first ones. I've gotten better at keeping them aligned since then.
Stick the pieces in the material holder spring to keep them out of the way.
Tie in the black at the head, wrap the thread over it to the tail, then back to the head.
Palmer your black body, and wrap the thread around it a few times.
Snip the black chenille. You can do a half hitch if you want.
Bring the chartreuse pieces forward and position them where you want them.
Wrap the thread over the whole shebang several times. Try to keep the thread in the same spot and lash it directly over the top of the previous wraps.
Hold the free ends of the chartreuse pieces and pull the thread tight. This keeps them from shifting around the hook shank when you pull.
Check the alignment of the pieces while keeping tension on the thread. If they shifted, unwind the thread and try again.
Whip finish and apply head cement to the thread. For this application, I would recommend actual head cement and not nail polish top coat. You want something that will soak into the thread, and nail polish doesn't.
Snip the chartreuse ends. Should end up with something like this:
This is one of my first ones. I've gotten better at keeping them aligned since then.
SaltyBuckster
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Great looking jig.Thanks for the process,I'll have to try it out.
Fatman
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Okay here ya go Step by step of several different weaving patterns.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/ on the left go to fly tying - then go to Advanced Tying and there you will find them.
Fatman
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/ on the left go to fly tying - then go to Advanced Tying and there you will find them.
Fatman
quivira kid
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I weave mine. Basically just tying overhand knots, alternating direction so the dark stays on top. I'll see if I can find the tutorial on FAOL... It's easy once you get the hang of it.
Another way would be to tie in a short piece or two of your top color on the hook point side of the shank and let them hang back, then tie in your belly color. Wrap the belly color up, then bring your top color over the top and tie 'em down.
Another way would be to tie in a short piece or two of your top color on the hook point side of the shank and let them hang back, then tie in your belly color. Wrap the belly color up, then bring your top color over the top and tie 'em down.
quivira kid
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Look at Fatman's directions and do the Granny Weave!
The link by Fatman has some good tutorials - FAOL is where i learned alot of techniques.
We do have a weave step-by-step here also - Stinger/Weaved Body - and the same thing can be done with chenille instead of with the yarn. I would consider this an advanced technique, does take a few tries and some cussing at your fur n' feathers till you get it right.
Another option is limited to what color permanent markers you have - Two Toned Crappie Style Jig
The easiest way i can think of is the way Shoemoo and Quivira explained - i leave a contrasting color out the back and pull it up to finish tie it at the head after wrapping the chenille of the main body color. Just personal preference and have seen it done both ways from others as well. It is a simple technique, need to come up with a picture step-by-step and post it to add to the tutorials......
We do have a weave step-by-step here also - Stinger/Weaved Body - and the same thing can be done with chenille instead of with the yarn. I would consider this an advanced technique, does take a few tries and some cussing at your fur n' feathers till you get it right.
Another option is limited to what color permanent markers you have - Two Toned Crappie Style Jig
The easiest way i can think of is the way Shoemoo and Quivira explained - i leave a contrasting color out the back and pull it up to finish tie it at the head after wrapping the chenille of the main body color. Just personal preference and have seen it done both ways from others as well. It is a simple technique, need to come up with a picture step-by-step and post it to add to the tutorials......
StumpHunter
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Two color body's can make a great looking and fishing jig or fly. The weaved flies are nice, you can put many hours at the bench weaving jigs and flies.
Fatman
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Yeah I tried it along time ago and screwed it all up. Not even gonna worry about that yet, if they ever let me play with my toys again I'll be lucky if I remember how to tie it's been so long.
LedHed
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The weave does seem time consuming but it makes a good looking tying. The over lap (with wire ribbing) technique is probably faster for the same effect.
yellowjacket
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can any body post a step by step pic guide or a video? it just not sinking in. THANKS
Beagler
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I've spent about 4 hours off and on mine still looks as ugly as when I started.
Lotech Joe
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Carolyn Sells shows how to weave chenille and poly yarn but you can use 2 chenilles as well. Here's a link. Check out the Bitch Creek Nymph. It's in Season 4, Episode 401, fly #2.
http://kwsu.org/Offers/FlyTying.aspx
http://kwsu.org/Offers/FlyTying.aspx
yellowjacket
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very nice video and i will watch more of the videos for sure.
Lotech Joe
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yellowjacet,
I've been watching Fly Tying the Anglers Art for years. I have it save to my favorites. I've had to opportunity to sit with Leroy Hyatt on a couple of occasions. He make every step look simple. He tied a Grizzly Paw for me one time. Peacock Herl for a body and grizzly hackle fore and aft. Simple fly but very elegant when Mr. Hyatt ties it. FAOL is also a wealth of information. The late Al Campbell was an inspiration at the vise. I also had the pleasure of sitting with him one time and he tied one of his SHWAPF's for me. Swept Hackle Wingless All Purpose Fly. He was brilliant at the vise and behind the lense of a camera. It broke my heart when he passed away.
I've been watching Fly Tying the Anglers Art for years. I have it save to my favorites. I've had to opportunity to sit with Leroy Hyatt on a couple of occasions. He make every step look simple. He tied a Grizzly Paw for me one time. Peacock Herl for a body and grizzly hackle fore and aft. Simple fly but very elegant when Mr. Hyatt ties it. FAOL is also a wealth of information. The late Al Campbell was an inspiration at the vise. I also had the pleasure of sitting with him one time and he tied one of his SHWAPF's for me. Swept Hackle Wingless All Purpose Fly. He was brilliant at the vise and behind the lense of a camera. It broke my heart when he passed away.
Fatman
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Joe
X2 on Al Campbell!!!! Never got to meet him in person but I chatted many times on the Fly Anglers Chat room with him and many emails. didn't matter who you were, all you had to do was ask and he would help you. His passing hit alot of folks hard.
Anglers Art is a great show - tried to get my local PBS station to carry it as it was free for them to broadcast but they never did. My old laptop had the first 4 seasons downloaded and it crashed before I could get them on disk - and wasn't able to save it.
X2 on Al Campbell!!!! Never got to meet him in person but I chatted many times on the Fly Anglers Chat room with him and many emails. didn't matter who you were, all you had to do was ask and he would help you. His passing hit alot of folks hard.
Anglers Art is a great show - tried to get my local PBS station to carry it as it was free for them to broadcast but they never did. My old laptop had the first 4 seasons downloaded and it crashed before I could get them on disk - and wasn't able to save it.
Lotech Joe
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I met Al Campbell at a fly fishing redezvous sponsored by FAOL in North Idaho. We called it the Idaho Fish-In. I had the privilege of cooking dinner for about 5-6 people. I did Cornish Game Hens in the dutch oven. It included game hens, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, onions and garlic. It was delicious and fed 5 or 6 with vegies left over. When dinner was over, Al Campbell showed up tired after fishing all day long. He asked what was for dinner and I had to tell him all the meat was gone. He didn't care. He gathered up all the left over vegies and gobbled them up. He was so hungry, he praised me as having cooked the BEST meal possible for around the camp fire. I felt honored to have satisfied his hunger after a full day's fishing. Here's a picture of the gathering around the campfire.
Pictured left to right are; Dana, George, Steve, Al & Parnelli. What an awesome trip that was.
Pictured left to right are; Dana, George, Steve, Al & Parnelli. What an awesome trip that was.