Srupp leech pattern tying

[srupp]

hmmm had a few moments sooooo

got somm 200 R size 14 Tiemco? hooks..all hooks are stored in individual watch makers cases with glass tops, underneath the can is written what each case holds...all cases set into the wood insert.

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[srupp]

then I get a bead,red, and a copper conehead for this pattern..different drawer bigger cases..

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[srupp]

then I get some dazzle link from a yet 3rd drawer..this is black and red strand

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[srupp]

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[srupp]

then I put copper conehead,red bead and some red copper wire for more weight...here is 2

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[srupp]

while in the desk might as well dig out some material needed for Friday..lol

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[srupp]

finally here are 3 size 14 copper and red head micro leech finished and 2 ready to finish...

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cheers

Steven

[adriaticum]

Looks great to me, you'll be ready by spring.

[835]

Why do you have hooks mixed in with your beads!!!!

That leech pattern would kill Cutties on the west side of the Island..i tied a similar pattern, less the bead between the body and head

[BRvalley]

great looking fly, tie a very similar recipe myself

and highly envious of your fly tying desk!

[srupp]

Why do you have hooks mixed in with your beads!!!!

That leech pattern would kill Cutties on the west side of the Island..i tied a similar pattern, less the bead between the body and head

hmmm

1) to see if you caught my faux pau ?
2) cuz I live in the pond..no manners..lol

cheers

Steven
I should have put something to show the size of the finished leech size 14 is sm all..

Srrr

[835]

14 is small... i used primairily 8's for both leeches and Muddlers. i do a 10 whoolyBugger that i weight as much as possible for early season Cowichan river fishing...
Dont get to 14 for streemers ... lots of 14-18 dries tho

[srupp]

Hmmm 835..wait for my mayflies extended body burned wings...would work exellent in streams exttemelly high floating..
Srr

[835]

i have a bunch of 18-21 stuff i bought for our Fernie trips... too tough for me to tie at my skill set now.. i can do some but they dont look as good...... anyway, in the last couple seasons i have been trying them on my home water with limited success. i did have a good evening on a BWO that was 18... normally i saved the flies from Fernie for our next trip,, Wife and i have gone there 6 years,, might go again this fall....

Anyway The Cowichan,,, thus far for me has been a 12-14 dry river.... #12 Green/olive Elkhair being my #1.






Funny story about fly tying.....

I fished with a guy named Ed he lived in Coombs... I only knew him for a couple years,, he was a friend of a friend. Anyway Ed Tied,,, he was good to....
I was down at a river we both fished and found a box of flies.... i could see it was stuffed full at first glance... I then looked closer... immeadiatle i knew they were Eds..
I called Phil and said "Hey, Did Ed loose a flybox?" .... "Ya it was on the XXX River" lol "Ya i gott'em come get'em"

When phill showed up i gave him the box,,, after i liberated a half dozen.. infront of Phil of course... I told him to tell Ed it was a "Finders fee!"
Ed and i had traded loads of flies i knew he wouldnt mind... i only took applicable patterns tho! lol

[REMINGTON JIM]

finally here are 3 size 14 copper and red head micro leech finished and 2 ready to finish...

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cheers

Steven

Beauties - Please drop of a few to me in the Hund when your by PLEASE ! :grin:Cheers RJ

[warnniklz]

I'm thinking :

Blue chenille
Black Cone Head
White Gills

Would be Ideal for a certain lake west of the orange bridge.... ... know what I'm sayin?

PS

From the puddle is an excuse for anything

[srupp]

Hmmm hi Jim...using great quality..ie Diechi...Ti mco..sure makes for great patterns...will mark it down some size 14 copper top dazzle link leeches...but...you get Timmies..lol
Steven

[srupp]

I'm thinking :

Blue chenille
Black Cone Head
White Gills

Would be Ideal for a certain lake west of the orange bridge.... ... know what I'm sayin?

PS

From the puddle is an excuse for anythingh

Hmm Warren there are 7 major food categories for interior lakes...your pattern isnt one of them but I hear you..lmao..
Steven

[kennyj]

Nice flys. Leeches are my favorite.
kenny

[srupp]

Hmm Kenny..that 14 size leech is the pattern and size I caught that 14 pound rainbow last summer on forrest lk..the what, and where...one of my favorites also..
Srupp

[Ride Red]

Steven,

That's a similar pattern we use for coho. Conditions have to be right, but when they are, hang onto your rod. Nice job by the way.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hmmm hi Jim...using great quality..ie Diechi...Ti mco..sure makes for great patterns...will mark it down some size 14 copper top dazzle link leeches...but...you get Timmies..lol
Steven

YUP no problem ! how bout size 12 ? :biggrin: RJ

[srupp]

[QUOTE=REMINGTON JIM;1595543in aYUP no problem ! how bout size 12 ? :biggrin: RJ[/QUOTE]

I think I do have that hook in size 12 will check..Friday starts flytying in earnest...going to Kamloops for a couple days..Susans christmas present shopping...also saw Dr today on short list for hip replacement..so much to do this retirement...lol..
Steven

[Tīɡ]

Awesome set-up and work! I need to come learn a thing or two from you!

[srupp]

Tig...it is far less expensive to go and buy $ 300 worth of flies than to get all the tools, fur, capes, feathers..however these comercial patterns are not usually quality..usually Mustad hooks etc.
I enjoy fooling a wary old rainbow on something I tied...its relaxing and enjoyable.
You dont need Wasatch tying tools Griffin works well at 90% less cost..but Wasatch does not hurt..number one important is being organized...knowing what you have and where it is...knowing what to use and how will come in time.
I also am paranoid about loose hooks amongst feathers with a lab bird dog in the house...
Cheers
Steven
Ps hope to get to Dawson creek yet to bring home an elk for material for caddis..lol

[Tīɡ]

Tig...it is far less expensive to go and buy $ 300 worth of flies than to get all the tools, fur, capes, feathers..however these comercial patterns are not usually quality..usually Mustad hooks etc.
I enjoy fooling a wary old rainbow on something I tied...its relaxing and enjoyable.
You dont need Wasatch tying tools Griffin works well at 90% less cost..but Wasatch does not hurt..number one important is being organized...knowing what you have and where it is...knowing what to use and how will come in time.
I also am paranoid about loose hooks amongst feathers with a lab bird dog in the house...
Cheers
Steven
Ps hope to get to Dawson creek yet to bring home an elk for material for caddis..lol

Good luck on the elk hunt!
I have been tying flies for about 7 years now and I know what you mean about how commercial patterns not being nearly as good. I also relish in the satisfaction of tricking a beauty fish on a fly I have tied. I also agree GREATLY about being organized, that is a MUST!
But my setup is not nearly as in depth or impressive as yours, so I had to wipe a bit of drool. But it will all come with time!
Thanks for sharing!

[srupp]

Hmmm after 38 years in an important job that I did exceedingly well at..now be retired kinda got to ocassionally stand up and demonstrste that I can still do things..love designing woodwork, then building it..same in flyfishing..My desk, tools capes etc are all the best design quality and function...works out extremly we

For tying one on..
Steven

[tigrr]

Steven what would you use to attract kokanee? The whole Beaver valley chain of lakes is said to have some in it. I have tried ice fishing for them but no luck in catching one.
No pictures of your vice...

[srupp]

Steven what would you use to attract kokanee? The whole Beaver valley chain of lakes is said to have some in it. I have tried ice fishing for them but no luck in catching one.
No pictures of your vice...

hmmm I use the Regal bronze base vice....

as for kokanee flies...next time your in town..call...stop by and I will give you 5 freshly tied kokanee flies....try em out...but shhhhhhh

lol

cheers

Steven Rupp

[2tins]

Those are sweet. I may have to work a deal with you for some of those. I tried tying flies once, not time well spent.

[srupp]

Hmmmm you dont happen to have the secret to Spenses bridge sheep? I NEED TO SHOOT A FULL CURL MATURE ram for mature hair for the baaaa....ram..ewe pattern..lol
Cheers
Steven

[srupp]

Hmm Kenny..that 14 size leech is the pattern and size I caught that 14 pound rainbow last summer on forrest lk..the what, and where...one of my favorites also..
Srupp


Steven what would you use to attract kokanee? The whole Beaver valley chain of lakes is said to have some in it. I have tried ice fishing for them but no luck in catching one.
No pictures of your vice...

Hmmm kokanee are merely landlocked salmon? I WOULD think? Pink ? Maybe with some creme white polarbear...some crystal flash..alittle length for some movement to make the cf move and sparkle?

Never heard about kokanee in those particular lakes...did play around if you care to try em?
Cheers
Steven

[srupp]

hmmmm here is one of the 2 new leech patterns to finish my leech tying

this one is again a micro leech tied on #14 200 R nymph hook it has a marabou tail ,dubbing loop with some crystal dubbing...a green mylare strip along each side of the tail a collar of dyed green partridge hackle...and finally a small gold bead..this is my new Sheridan lake leech..

cheers

Srupp
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[REMINGTON JIM]

hmmmm here is one of the 2 new leech patterns to finish my leech tying

this one is again a micro leech tied on #14 200 R nymph hook it has a marabou tail ,dubbing loop with some crystal dubbing...a green mylare strip along each side of the tail a collar of dyed green partridge hackle...and finally a small gold bead..this is my new Sheridan lake leech..

cheers

Srupp
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Thats a Real BEAUTY i will need some of them too ! :smile: Prob catch some bows on them in Bridge too ! :biggrin: RJ

[srupp]

Hmm I did phone you to arrange drop off of 2 micro leeches..left message..dragged em to Kamoops through 100 mile 2x....man were up to 2 coffees..those tungeston beads affect milage..lol
Looking at the pattern...wish I would have darker green partridge for the collar...will fis really well.
This pattern is really locked down...each step..expecting a 12 pound Sheridan o this one...it just came together very well..
Steven

[REMINGTON JIM]

Sorry Buddy i missed yur call - Don't give them away - PM being sent - LOL :wink: Cheers RJ

[Sofa King]

very nice flys.
what do your olive buggers look like?

what's your fav fly to tie?

[srupp]

Hmm will post olive wooly bugger pattern.
Hmm favorite pattern..shrimp, caddis..red sided shiners..
Trying to get 200 flies tied up before elk hunt..
Srupp

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hmm ! I need all 200 of those flies Please ! :wink: LOL RJ