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RPool · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:16 am Post subject: Flies

Getting ready for chasing reds in the flats and have modified one pattern and will try a new one for me. For years I have tied bucktail clousers but really like the look of one tied with extra select craft fur - gives a good shape both when viewed from the side and above.

Also, have tied the "Alien", a hybrid baitfish/crustacean pattern that at least has "caught" me. You can tie it fuller (like the one here) for more of a baitfish look or more sparse to look "buggier". We'll see.

ccfishingcoach · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:13 am Post subject:

Very nice
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RPool · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks! By the way, the "Alien" is a pattern developed by Capt. Bill Baldus. It is really simple to tie and a video demonstrating this can be seen here: http://www.flyfishinsalt.com/videos-sf/featured-videos/tying-alien Also, tying instructions appear in Fly Fishing in Saltwaters magazine. Tight loops!

ROBDOG · Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the link. I need to spend some time at the tying table.

JoeT · Horse Mullet Joined: 19 Feb 2009 Posts: 209

cool ties rpool does it swim hook up....

Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12864

Nice, Rusty! I am finally going to use those flies you gave me soon!
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RPool · Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject:

Very easy pattern to tie, Robdog. JoeT - yes, I used a little lead wire to weight it. Go get 'em, Tyler.