Guys this week should be a nice relaxing evening of tying. Last week we had Joe which I know was great and of course I miss it
and I know this week will be just as good. Dave Pollock, accomplished angler and fly tier, will be hanging out and tying two of his favorites. The General Practitioner and The September Night Fly. Both patterns are great for Striped Bass and many other fly eating creatures. Dave and I just spoke and he is willing to provide many of the materials he just ask that everyone try to have the basic tools for fly tying. We will have all our stuff on hand for people to use where they fit. Thanks
Also, I'll fill you guys in more tomorrow but unfortunately I think this will be the final night of fly tying for the SWE Night. With my wife Tracy scheduled for another shoulder surgery and another trade show coming in a week and boat preparation about to begin time will be tight for me. I think as the season progresses and if time allows we should all try to stay in touch and see what everyone is doing and do a few nights through the upcoming fishing season and maybe reach out and fish together or do a tying weekend. I'm still planning on trying to get Steve Farrar to venture up which he said he should be able to do later in the spring. Hope to see everyone there and I apologize ahead about the Newport Fishing Club guys not being able to make it but it is what it is. See you guys tomorrow if you can make it. Thanks
Corey
Image Courtesy Of Dave Pollock
Dave Pollocks September Night Fly
Hook: 253 or 254SS, 1 to 3/0
Thread: White (Some tiers prefer flat waxed nylon for flat wings)
Tail: Gray bucktail under two strips of silver Flashabou under two white saddle hackles, tied flat wing (curved side down)
Body: Bill's Body Braid, silver
Throat: Long white bucktail tied as a 3/4 collar, sparse
Collar: White Marabou, two or three turns
Wing: Long white bucktail under purple bucktail (the wing is tied sparse) under two strands of blue Flashabou under one black saddle hackle.
Head:Flat stick-on eyes, black pupil on white background.Finish with epoxy.
Image Courtesy Of Ken Abrames "Perfect Fish"
General Practitioner (Dave's Special)
This version follows the methodology of Ken's original, but is in a grey color that I have found to be effective.
Hook: 3407 or (for a very long fly) 34011
Thread: Grey
Antenna: Grey bucktail, with two strands of pearl Krystal Flash
Head: Grizzly hackle tip (short and blunt)
Eyes: Golden pheasant tippet, v cut
Carapace: Wood duck (or mallard, dyed wood duck) flank feather
Body: Silver braid
Hackle: Grey (sift and webby)
Back: Wood duck flank feather