TokenGirl Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 In the current issue of Fly Fishing In Saltwaters, there is an article by Steve Kantner describing his favorite Everglades snook fly, the Rivet. It looked good to me, so I tied up a couple and took them with me to Estero Bay. As soon as I got the Rivet to the edge of the mangroves, I had a snook on. So I give it a thumbs up. It was interesting to note that the sheepshead also loved to look at it, and would eagerly follow it, sort of like a mother following her two year old child. Here is how I tied it: Materials List Tiemco 600SP hook in size #2 Natural colored kevlar thread Tan craft fur Black Prismacolor marker Cream midge flash White arctic fox or dyed racoon fur Tan arctic fox or dyed racoon fur Natural grey deer hair 1. Take a healthy clump of tan craft fur and use the fine end of the black Prismacolor marker to add three stripes. Tie it in right in front of the hook bend. Tie in a few strands of the midge flash. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet01.jpg[/image] 2. Tie in a clump of the white fur. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet02.jpg[/image] 3. Tie in a clump of the tan fur. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet03.jpg[/image] 4. Take one clump of deer hair about the thickness of a pencil and stack & flare it on top of the thread wraps where the fur is tied in. Do not spin it. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet04.jpg[/image] 5. Take another clump of deer hair and spin it on the bare hook shank in front of the stacked deer hair. Push this spun clump back on the hook shank. Repeat until you have filled the hook shank all the way to the eye. Whip finish, cut thread and add a drop of glue. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet05.jpg[/image] 6. Remove the fly from the vise and trim the deer hair to a cone shape with a flat bottom. Trim the bottom as short as possible to avoid having the deer hair interfere with the hook gap. [image]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/msmambo/Rivet06.jpg[/image] It looks absolutely divine in the water. P.S. A note about kevlar thread and spinning deer hair: a lot of guys have commented that they have problems with the kevlar thread cutting through the deer hair. I have never had this problem, and I'm guessing it's because I don't pull down on the thread as hard as most guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Wilde Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Thanks for posting that. Looks very 'fishy'. I'll be glad when we get unpacked enough to get the fly tying desk set up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Great looking bug. As for the kevlar, I'd suggest you use a standard nylon thread in size "A" or Flymaster Plus (Flymaster +) instead. Some deer hair may have enough resilience to withstand cutting with kevlar, but some is more brittle and you'll cut through it. And if you're not cinching down hard enough to cut through the deer hair with the kevlar, you may not be pulling tight enough to keep the fly from unraveling after a few crack-the-whip casts or fish bites. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 looks like a winner to me!!! I'd love to use that in WWB next winter!!! Starts off like a Green Zima (minus the Green colors) and then ends up with a muddler head... i like!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Claire where do you find the Prismacolor markers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 any art supply store should have prisma colors!!! I used to use prisma colors a lot for my "artwork" back in highschool. Most fly shops are starting to stock them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Sweet i'll have to check with Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Claire Very nice. This gives me another idea. I just tied something that looks a lot like that. I will post a photo of my mullet look alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 This is something similar that I tied. Tied in just about the same way that yours is. I am going to give your pattern a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Hey Chief you shop at The Backcountry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have been there once and Eric showed me how to tie that pattern. I also got that vise (or should that be "vice"?) there. It is a great shop, just wish it was not an hours drive each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokenGirl Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Chief, that's a nice looking bug. Maybe it's time for a Bug Swap? And you're right, the vise is a vice... :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 He will ship to you free of charge Cheif as he will to any Forum member. He has a lot of stuff that other shops don't carry and have to order. Ask Honson he was surprised at the amount of Materials he carrys. I guess thats why I can't seem to get out of there without spending 60 to 100 bucks :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Yea, he mentioned the free shipping, but there are so many thing that I need but don't know I need it until I am in the store wandering around!! You know, maybe it is a good thing it is an hour away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 OK seems how this is a bug post thought I would put up one I made for Honson to throw a Backcountry Poons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzo Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 looks sweet clint!!! These patterns will push the perfect amount of headwake just under the surface for the juvi tarpon around here. Can't wait to try them. Oh dude, BTW, I've got a pattern I need you to tie if possible.. its a little chartruese bug but its awesome for reds and snook...also very visible in water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger 6 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Honson, Don't keep those patterns to yourself. How 'bout a sneak preview. Maybe I'll tie some up for you when I return from Orange Beach. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgetoRemember Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 Shoot me a pic buddie i'll hook it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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