This week we have Mr Durbin Wells taking the wheel to demo one of my favorite looking squid patterns tied by Steve Farrar of NJ. He has tied them before and many people ask to do them so this should be a great fly which could be as much fun as last weeks Crease Flies from Terrance. I'm going to do a simple pattern if time allows either before Durbin or after but this pattern is the Gartside Gurgler, a small surface popper/slider that works great when we have local bass on a the crab hatch in June and also when your looking to take any gamefish on a surface like slider style fly pattern. Super easy to tie and very effective at times. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night. Thanks
Photo Courtesy Of ASWF
Steve Farrar E-Z Body Squid Pattern
Hook: Mustad S 74S SS size 1/0 hook
Thread: Extra Fine Mono Thread
Body: DNA Flash (Holo Cromosome Flash)
DNA blend(DNA powder fish fiber and DNA flash called Holo Fusion)
Pearl E-Z body size large – Use Mega Body for the largest squid
Ostrich Herl - (use hackle for the largest squid)
Glue: head cement and Softex or Plasti-Dip
Eye: Size 6 Mylar or Tape Eyes
Additional Materials: 100 lb stiff mono
Photo Courtesy Of Jack Gartside
Jack Gartside Original Gurgler
Hook: Mustad 34007 or equaivilant
Thread: Ultra Fine Clear Mono or Danville's 3/0 or Monocord, white
Body: Any color closed-cell foam, with five evenly-spaced segments. Foam should be 1/2"-5/8" wide for most flies. Use foam at least to 1/8" thick.
Ribbing: White or Grizzly saddle hackle palmered between segments
Carapace: Closed-cell foam pulled over body and secured just behind eye.Trim foam leaving an excess of about 1/2" protruding beyond eye.