Tied this fly up and hit the "front pond" this evening.
#6 hook.
marabou tail.
chenile /estaz body.
The bass and bream hit it on top or stripped below the surface.
I loaded it down with floatant but it wouldn't stay up top once it got water logged. i may try adding some foam under the chenile or some deer hair.
I'd just rather catch fish on top.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by bk on Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"i said flotation is groovy and easy. Even a jellyfish would agree to that." - jimi
tiemco 3761 size 8 hook
1. tied a hooks length of foam on the shank from back to front, leaving the gurgler scoop up front. put a dab of cement under the scoop to keep it in place.
2. tied in the marabou tail
3. wrapped the chenile from back to front.
4. palmered some black hackle over the chenile towards the front.
The idea of this fly is for the wooly back end to sit down, and the front gurgler to gurgle on the surface. I'll test it out today and report back.
"i said flotation is groovy and easy. Even a jellyfish would agree to that." - jimi
I like the look of those. The hackle on the bottom one looks just right. With any luck it will sit something like this in the water (or maybe just a little higher up).
I always liked that picture / pattern.
BTW that balck chenille look like it is about 1/2 inch in diameter .
Orange Wildy Ride 135
Tan Hobie Pro Angler
Green Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 15
Green/White Perception Tribe 9
tossed the wooly gurgler in the drizzle this afternoon. needs a little bit more foam. i'm on it now and hope to re-test the new prototype tomorrow mid morning.
"i said flotation is groovy and easy. Even a jellyfish would agree to that." - jimi
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