I wasn't when I posted, but I am now. A life well lead. RIP.You are aware that we lost Dave.
I meant to say "Are you aware"...... Damn keyboard.I wasn't when I posted, but I am now. A life well lead. RIP.
I had the pleasure of seeing John tie flies many times when I lived back East. Fantastic. The material for the wing is called "Zing". That's a new one on me. What is it?Betts Generic Bug. I usually use thinner plastic (Betts called for Zing) for the wings. But these top of the ziplock bag ones might make it swim interestingly.
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You can still buy Zing, I think, and I have some. I'll see if I can find a link. It is a very thin crinkly sheet of plastic or maybe mylar. A lot like thin flashback material but clear without any hue. When you crumple it up, the creases stay visible and look like veins in the wing.I had the pleasure of seeing John tie flies many times when I lived back East. Fantastic. The material for the wing is called "Zing". That's a new one on me. What is it?
Thanks. We'll try it.You can still buy Zing, I think, and I have some. I'll see if I can find a link. It is a very thin crinkly sheet of plastic or maybe mylar. A lot like thin flashback material but clear without any hue. When you crumple it up, the creases stay visible and look like veins in the wing.
Looks like you can only get Zing from England now, but this would be a good substitute:
Clear Wing
Very thin film that can be trimmed to shape for wings or body drapes. Crinkling the material before trimming gives a veined look.www.jsflyfishing.com
The dubbing mix of chopped crinkled ZLon is pretty useful because it is very "leggy." I suggested mixing up a big batch!Thanks. We'll try it.
That should work. Here's what I use:I have some ANTRON which I think will work as sub for Z-lon. Very similar. View attachment 42772
That swiss straw looks perfect! Lightly mottled with a brown marker.I have some ANTRON which I think will work as sub for Z-lon. Very similar. And some clear Swiss Straw which should be good for wing View attachment 42772View attachment 42786
Scott, I've always used Swiss Straw (Raffia) for wing cases on big stoneflies. Colors well with marker pens.By the way, you can dye Swiss Straw; accidentally dropped a piece in with some feathers and it changed color almost instantly. Haven’t tried it for wings but it looks pretty neat when wrapped as a body.
Regards,
Scott
Unfunked.I've been in a bit of a fly tying funk....tying dumb little egg flies and all. I had to get out of it....I hope I did.
Mostly snowrunner and titan dub plus some waterproof markers, a touch of flash and a several saddle hackles (2 on each side)....all reverse tied hollow fly style.
Cheers!