dna frosty fibre

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any one used this material got some too make some clouser minnows ..people telling me its ace stuff if youve used it whats your opinion of it ?

[philpot]

No, never used it, normally use Veniard Synthetic Yak Hair but having just looked at it on Fishtec site, I will give it a go at that price. It would appear to be straighter fibres than what I use so could be quite useful when you don't want too much bulking.

Phil

[Axor]

I use it all of the time for many different files. I love the stuff and its natural action is great.
My top tips are tie sparse, pinch what you think you need and half it!
When you have cut your chosen amount, lay it on a flat surface and roll it with you finger tips moving outwards, this way when you cut your length in half you have 2 tapered ends.





Michael

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axor they look great ..the little sandeels scream pollack lol thanks for sharing ..got some white and olive too make some baitfish/sandeel clousers

[philpot]

Aug 14, 2014 18:22:59 GMT shadstu64 said:

axor they look great ..the little sandeels scream pollack lol thanks for sharing ..got some white and olive too make some baitfish/sandeel clousers

Ditto. What size dumbells are you using and where do you get them.

Phil

[deerphil]

I like those flies Michael - bet they do the business.

I agree - a sparse tied fly usually beats a heavily over tied fly.
Many years fly fishing has proven to myself you should not over tie flies
(unless you really want to )my most effective Trout , Grayling fly can be tied
in one minute flat - it is ridiculously simple , but deadly !
Same with my favourite Pike fly - I like to keep things very simple.

I'm going to try some of that frosty fibre though , looks great !

[Axor]

Thanks for the praise :-) The only other thing I will say about DNA is that it is so soft and hair like you need to carry a Nit comb to brush them trough as the fibres
do tangle.
The Dumb bells are some old ones from ebay, I now only buy the ones from Oz www.uksaltwaterflies.com/acatalog/flytyingeyes_realeyesplus.html

These worked really well for Striped Bass in the States :-)

[philpot]

Oh now THAT is just showing off Michael.
I have had a look at the dumbells, they seem ideal, thanks.

Phil

[deerphil]

Lovely Striped Bass that Michael , wouldn't it be great if we
had them in British waters. If we had Tarpon too it would all be too
much - I would have to follow philpot's example and retire immediately
to fish happily for the rest of my life !

[philpot]

I will give you a laugh, I have the greatest desire to catch the humble little flounder on the fly because whilst it is never going to offer such sport as the wonderful array of fighting fish in the US, on really light gear, they can put up a fight so on a fly rod it could be great fun. The other factor is there are hundreds of them 1.25 miles from my front door although I would be fishing in water the colour of bisto but if they can see and bass can see perhaps they will see a fly, got to find one that works.

Any ideas

Phil

[deerphil]

Aug 18, 2014 20:11:52 GMT philpot said:

I will give you a laugh, I have the greatest desire to catch the humble little flounder on the fly because whilst it is never going to offer such sport as the wonderful array of fighting fish in the US, on really light gear, they can put up a fight so on a fly rod it could be great fun. The other factor is there are hundreds of them 1.25 miles from my front door although I would be fishing in water the colour of bisto but if they can see and bass can see perhaps they will see a fly, got to find one that works.

Any ideas

Phil

Phil

They have bigger and better Flounders in America
and they catch them on fly



I think you might need a lure box like this !



Seriously though , I hope you achieve it - it will be fun trying anyway.

Phil

[philpot]

I have spent some hours researching how the Americans fly fish for flounder but in almost every case they are caught in clear water and whilst they are called flounder and are a flat fish, I think they are quite different to the UK flounder in both size and nature.

Sorry for hijacking another thread

Phil

[Axor]

Phil
I have a book called Saltwater flyfishing (Paul Morgan and Friends) and in there they say they use a 1/0 Clouser on a fast sinking line bounced along the bottom.
I would tie them in darker colours than those I use for Bass, more shrimp like

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ive got the book if you want too borrow it philpot good read and full of ideas mate theres a chapter -fly rodding for flatties by barry ord clark ..if you want too borrow it send me your tel number and i can meet you at bridge or over if i go on bike

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seems mr ord likes too use a booby flie !!! food for thought

[philpot]

That is interesting and thank you guys. I will see if I can lay my hands on a copy because those sort of books are the sort I like to have on the shelf for reference in years to come. If I don't have any luck, I may take you up on your kind offer.

Phil

[philpot]

Just looked on the book shelf and bugger me, I have the book so I will have a read later. Forgotten it was there.

Phil

[Deleted]

hahaah ok philpot enjoy your read

[deerphil]

Aug 19, 2014 23:04:55 GMT philpot said:

That is interesting and thank you guys. I will see if I can lay my hands on a copy because those sort of books are the sort I like to have on the shelf for reference in years to come. If I don't have any luck, I may take you up on your kind offer.

Phil

Phil

Another bit of encouragement . Have a look at "a bit of kayak LRF" by mark8 on another site today.

Substitute the very small jighead for a fast sink line super fast sink braided leader
and a gold head pattern with a bit of "dna frosty fibre" maybe , and - Bob's your uncle !

Good Luck Make sure you take a pic. and let us know when you succeed.

[philpot]

Thanks Phil, just had a look. The creek Mark was fishing in I know very well and it is where I have tried before on the fly but with a different type of set up. I could use those weighted flies with either a soft plastic or a clouser type, oh lets live dangerously and try both.

Phil

[shadstu64]

did you catch any flounders philpot ??

[philpot]

Sorry Stu, only just noticed your query. The answer is no, to be honest, I have been busy on the fresh water with a few boats chasing pike but will get round to it one day.

Phil