The fly:

 

Throwing on regular fly gear I presume? It’s a neat looking fly!

2 hours ago, raydomz said:

Throwing on regular fly gear I presume?

Yes - 8 wt. Orvis Helios H3F.  It's a big fly - 4/0 hook, and the foam piece is 1/2" x 2".

I'm pondering a version with some weight so I can cast it on conventional gear, but that's out there a ways...gotta balance weight and buoyancy.

 

 

2 hours ago, raydomz said:

It’s a neat looking fly!

Thanks.

Other versions for testing this week:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet.

On 8/5/2025 at 12:28 PM, Further North said:

I'm pondering a version with some weight

If you try this, please let me know! I would love to try one out. I have been trying some Japanese flys with bfs gear and so far they are fun, although a bit light even for my SUL rod.

On 8/6/2025 at 3:11 PM, raydomz said:

If you try this, please let me know! I would love to try one out. I have been trying some Japanese flys with bfs gear and so far they are fun, although a bit light even for my SUL rod.

I will try to remember.

 

I’ll make sure I bug you lol. And I hope it goes without saying, but I wouldn’t expect to not have to pay for the opportunity.

On 8/8/2025 at 4:13 PM, raydomz said:

I’ll make sure I bug you lol. And I hope it goes without saying, but I wouldn’t expect to not have to pay for the opportunity.

Right now I'm trying to figure out why half of the flies don't wiggle on the strip...

That may take a while.

Do you have a tie recipe to share?

43 minutes ago, SC53 said:

Do you have a tie recipe to share?

I can send it to you...if the software will allow a PDF file.

...I just tried...I can't attach a PDF.

I can e-mail it if you'd like.

@Further North sending you a pm. Thanks.