Different nymph tactic

On Feb 24, 12:38 pm, "Danl" danlfinn@*remove this*intergate.com
wrote:
"salmobytes" wrote in message

ups.com...

The link you posted didn't work for me, but this does seem like a
good idea.

Hmmm....try this

http://stevenojai.tripod.com/flybox.htm

I tried making whole nymphs from closed cell foam, with the
same idea: weight on the leader would take it down, buoyancy
in the fly would drift it naturally, a tad off the bottom.
But the flies I made were too buoyant. Wing cases only might
be just the ticket.

My foam nymph experiments eventually led to the Marshmallow Nymph,
which is one of the best fish-catching flies I make. Marshmallows are
made with open cell foam, which soaks up water like a sponge......but
it still retains a few air bubbles here and there, which does give the
nymph
a little residual buoyancy--which is similar in concept to what you're
trying
to do.

I've tried your Marshmallows, but I couldn't get the hang of tying them. I'm
not very accomplished at the vise ( at some vices, its another story...) I
should give them another try.

Danl

"Guy" guytee2 at comcast dot net wrote in message
...
Hi Danl,

Hi yourself, Guy.

Like the concept and will try the tactic rather than weighting my nymphs
when tying the next batch of GRHEs.

Let us know how it works for you.


On another note. The Kern Emerger shown on your link looked like a "cool"
fly to tie. I did so at Bass Pro yesterday during
their "vendor show" while representing the Dallas Fly Fishers. We also did
an impromptu casting clinic where I hope I did not pass on too many bad
casting habits. But, tying the KE was a success with the crowd who liked
the colorful nature of the fly and the kids kept hanging around for their
turn to take one home.

Good on ya for entertaining the little boogers. Though KE's are usually tied
with a bright or contrasting color, I've tried them with more "normal"
wingcase-type colors (browns and tans). I'm not sure which works better.


Where you fishing this year? We need to we a line together somewhere.

Danl

Uhh, Frank, I hate to burst your bubble here. I know you think you invented
the Kern Emerger, but I'm pretty sure it was either some bloody Englishman
back in the 1970s or Al Gore.

Nice try, though.

Danl


"Flytyer37" wrote in message
ups.com...
Anyone else tried a this or a similar method?

Its interesting. I gave a half dozen pheasant tails back in the late
90's with a closed cell foam back to my partner John (of Penns Clave
Jumbalaya fame). I learned the tie from the the british mag,
Flyfisherman and Flytyer. John fishes the Kern alot and knows Guy
Jeans. I'm thinking its all a big circle.
By the way, for sulphers, I use yellow foam. Works great.
Frank Reid

On Mar 5, 3:14 pm, "Danl" wrote:
Uhh, Frank, I hate to burst your bubble here. I know you think you invented
the Kern Emerger, but I'm pretty sure it was either some bloody Englishman
back in the 1970s or Al Gore.

Didn't say I invented the kern emerger. I have been tying the foam-
backed nymphs for quite a few years. I just know that when an idea
goes around and finally sticks somewhere, the person to market it is
considered a hero. Could'a been Gore, the guy on the grass knoll or
Gherke.
Frank Reid

"Danl" wrote in message
...

"Guy" guytee2 at comcast dot net wrote in message
...
Hi Danl,

Hi yourself, Guy.

Like the concept and will try the tactic rather than weighting my nymphs
when tying the next batch of GRHEs.

Let us know how it works for you.


On another note. The Kern Emerger shown on your link looked like a "cool"
fly to tie. I did so at Bass Pro yesterday during
their "vendor show" while representing the Dallas Fly Fishers. We also
did an impromptu casting clinic where I hope I did not pass on too many
bad casting habits. But, tying the KE was a success with the crowd who
liked the colorful nature of the fly and the kids kept hanging around for
their turn to take one home.

Good on ya for entertaining the little boogers. Though KE's are usually
tied with a bright or contrasting color, I've tried them with more
"normal" wingcase-type colors (browns and tans). I'm not sure which works
better.


Where you fishing this year? We need to we a line together somewhere.

Danl
It would be great to wet a line. Can't make Montana this year. Will plan on
the San Juan in December if it works for the group. Will make my yearly
pilgrimage to the Deschutes this summer. A thought for a Clave would be on
the White & North Fork in N. Arkansas. Biggest problem is hydro-generation,
but there are a lot of fish and big ones to be had. If anything else comes
up (maybe Colorado) I will definitely get in touch. Do the same.

Thanks,
Guy

"Guy" guytee2 at comcast dot net wrote in message
...
Danl
It would be great to wet a line. Can't make Montana this year. Will plan
on the San Juan in December if it works for the group. Will make my yearly
pilgrimage to the Deschutes this summer. A thought for a Clave would be on
the White & North Fork in N. Arkansas. Biggest problem is
hydro-generation, but there are a lot of fish and big ones to be had. If
anything else comes up (maybe Colorado) I will definitely get in touch. Do
the same.

Thanks,
Guy


Will do.

Danl