I wonder what a wrap of oversize partridge would do instead of the hen, like a horizontal jingler.Adams Softhackle Parachute
Found this style a while ago on a South African site. Got lazy and grabbed the first grizzly saddle I saw in my tying kit; even with 7 wraps around the post it came up lacking and the hen overpowered it.
hook - WFC Model 3 #10
thread - Uni 8/0 rusty dun
tail - bleached moose
body - Aussie possum
hackle - grizzly saddle (oversized by 1)/Indian hen furnace
wing post - Congo Hair white
Regards,
Scott
I wonder what a wrap of oversize partridge would do instead of the hen, like a horizontal jingler.
Thing of beautyHecuba Softhackle Parachute
Partridge was a little trickier, for me, to work with; Fall Drake should be out soon in western Montana.
hook - WFC Model 3 #12
thread - Uni 8/0 tan
tail - bleached moose
rib - UTC 140 brown (doubled/twisted)
body - tan dubbing
hackle - brown (oversized by 1)/partridge
wing post - Congo Hair white
Regards,
Scott
I think the limper fireline actually imparts a really good fishy motion to a ~3” clouser. With the weight of the hook on the aft end and the weight of the eyes on the forward end, you get a nice undulating motion on the retrieve. I think the main thing is just having a retrieve that’s quick enough to keep your hook decently in line with your bucktail.I've used nothing but 30lb Fireline for many years. It's limper than wire, so is likely to foul here and there for sure, but I swear by the stuff personally. Never once had a fish break it, and as Brian mentioned the ability to change out hooks is pretty nice.
I'm not a big believer that having the hook be held perfectly in line by a stiffer material really leads to more hookups anyway, so I'm fine using limper materials, but that's just me. Confidence is key as with most things out there, and for me I have full confidence in Fireline and if it ain't broke I sure the hell ain't gonna fix it.
I think the limper fireline actually imparts a really good fishy motion to a ~3” clouser. With the weight of the hook on the aft end and the weight of the eyes on the forward end, you get a nice undulating motion on the retrieve. I think the main thing is just having a retrieve that’s quick enough to keep your hook decently in line with your bucktail.
I’m here for you @StonedfishDoc, I've got droopy clousers, help me!
Very cool, what’s the material?
Nice! Did you whip finish right on the post?Tied up some parachutes. Copycatting from this thread should be taken as a form of flattery lol.
Getting better at them, almost borderline acceptable lol.
Some 12, then size 14
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I did. Found I fight trapping hackle fibers less. Still a little casualties, but much better.Nice! Did you whip finish right on the post?