G's Taddy

**Gerrit Viljoen** · 22-02-12

Here is another simple but deadly lil fly. Almost always included in a 3 fly rig in Trout Stillwaters.

Hook: Hanak BL500 #10
Bead: 2.8mm Brass / Tungsten Gold.
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Black.
Body: Gold Holographic Tinsel.
Overwing / Head: Black Krystal flash.

Hook: Dohiku (302) #8
Bead: 2.8mm Brass / Tungsten Gold.
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Black.
Body: Gold Holographic Tinsel.
Overwing / Head: Black Krystal flash.

Tip. The Krystal flash is NOT tied in "bullet" style (even though it looks like it is) i.e on the shank, slide the bead over,pull material back over. The bead is placed about 2mm from hook eye and secured with glue and thread. The overwing is tied in before the bead and after the bead just before the eye. The KF is then folded back and tied down before the bead.Why? You won't get enough material (bulk) on the shank "bullet style" cause the bead won't slide over, too thick.

Attachment 13227

Attachment 13228

Attachment 13229

**Stones** · 22-02-12

Pretty neat G! You must have a lot of time on your hands, with all these flies that you tie?

**Gerrit Viljoen** · 22-02-12

Thanks Stones not really hey I work extremely long hours so I have to make every second count when it comes to tying flies.

**jock0** · 22-02-12

Originally Posted by The Largie Whisperer

Thanks Stones not really hey I work extremely long hours so I have to make every second count when it comes to tying flies.

k@k man, your bakkie is next to solly's more than those beemers in the used car lot next door

Nice fly - quick, straightforward.

FlyFanatic · 22-02-12

Gerrit, how the frikn hel do you do this? Where do you get the time?!

By the time I get home I am finished, I dont have the lus or the strength to sit down and focus on tying flies, how do you do it?!

**gazzarowan** · 22-02-12

i like this idea for a saltwater fly...modify the hook to a decent gama or mustad, and use pearl, white, blue and white etc and throw into shoals of bonnies. would be killer.

**Gerrit Viljoen** · 22-02-12

Originally Posted by FlyFanatic

Gerrit, how the frikn hel do you do this? Where do you get the time?!

By the time I get home I am finished, I dont have the lus or the strength to sit down and focus on tying flies, how do you do it?!

I have a desire to tie and fish so I make time.

Jy moet net beter beplan dis all!

**Michael** · 22-02-12

Originally Posted by FlyFanatic

Gerrit, how the frikn hel do you do this? Where do you get the time?!

By the time I get home I am finished, I dont have the lus or the strength to sit down and focus on tying flies, how do you do it?!

Hy's nie getroud nie, niks kinders nie!!!