In the old days we would sandwich the latex between sheets of paper and cut with shears (large scissors). The latex strips are straight and smooth. I’m in the USA and it was the common method of cutting latex into strips in the late 1970’s. I will try this method to compare.
Here in the Bitterroot valley, Caddis larva and emerger patterns have become my favorite sub-surface flies. This one looks excellent and I can’t wait to tie and use it. Thanks again Davie. Jim Seaman Darby, Montana
Just a master class in thinking a fly through. I especially like the light dubbing on the rib. Like your Catgut caddis. I’ve used that and it really adds a slimy lifelike look. I’ll be watching this over an over.
I would have never thought to use latex. Great fly! Im an avid fly fisherman currently in south alabama, i noticed tadpoles are abundant in these water and figured fish would love to snack on them. Have you ever made a tadpole pattern?
I tied up a few of these, but made the ignorant mistake of putting UV resin on the abdomen of them. The resin did something to the latex that caused it all to crack and fall apart. Super glue does the same thing! Do you know if this is expected?
Hi Half Insane Outdoor Guy, I have used veniards varnish on the backs of some Czech nymphs which does last ok though I would normally leave the latex as it is as you know that it does react to resins and glues.. All the very best Davie
Interesting. I find latex-bodied flys tend to 'rot' quite quickly in my fly boxes, and even faster if open to UV light. @@DavieMcPhail It may be that latex flys should be regarded as having a 'use by' date.
Hi Robert, I have attached a link to a video on how I tye the knots on the pheasant tail fibre.. All the very best Davie ruclips.net/video/LHUM8FBQPdk/видео.html
I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you. Seems mostly now-a-days you use x-fine copper wire for weight. But then, occasionally, your are using lead. Would you say what makes the difference in which you use, please? Mike
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Thank You Davie !!! Sometimes the simple things that you take for granted leave me with my mouth open as a WOW slips out..... Take Care
THANKYOU FOR THE INFORMATION!!!! I suspect larger needles will make larger legs as like hoppers!!! Thank you again!!!! Tight lines🕷️🐛🐾!!!!!
Thanks Davie. Great tips and lovely looking caddis
In the old days we would sandwich the latex between sheets of paper and cut with shears (large scissors). The latex strips are straight and smooth. I’m in the USA and it was the common method of cutting latex into strips in the late 1970’s. I will try this method to compare.
That's one buggy looking fly Davie. Just bought some latex sheet from G.A.C. I now know what to do with it. Cheers 👍
Here in the Bitterroot valley, Caddis larva and emerger patterns have become my favorite sub-surface flies. This one looks excellent and I can’t wait to tie and use it. Thanks again Davie.
Jim Seaman
Darby, Montana
Davie the Veniards latex , seams easier to use than my home made pigs bladder that I clean .
thank you that is terrific information
Just a master class in thinking a fly through. I especially like the light dubbing on the rib. Like your Catgut caddis. I’ve used that and it really adds a slimy lifelike look. I’ll be watching this over an over.
Excellent davie 👌
Good idea & good technique for cutting latex strips. It’s very much like how chefs cut leafy herbs. So, can we now call you Chef? ;-)
Well Done AGAIN Davie!
Great buggy looking fly, Thanks Davie
As always, I learn so much from your techniques. I would love to see your take on an American fly, the chubby Chernobyl
Davie! Unbelievable per usual. Such a simple pattern but you make it look impossibly good. Cheers my friend
Beautiful fly, looks like an Oliver Edward's pattern
Awesome tie Davie. It is quite different from your Latex Caddis Pupa you built May 2014. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent technique! Thanks for showing it.
Great looking fly!
Very lifelike davie gotta be effective tks 😊
Brilliant 👏
Спасибо ❤
Nice technique..
Благодарю! 👍🤝
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I would have never thought to use latex. Great fly! Im an avid fly fisherman currently in south alabama, i noticed tadpoles are abundant in these water and figured fish would love to snack on them. Have you ever made a tadpole pattern?
I tied up a few of these, but made the ignorant mistake of putting UV resin on the abdomen of them. The resin did something to the latex that caused it all to crack and fall apart. Super glue does the same thing! Do you know if this is expected?
Hi Half Insane Outdoor Guy,
I have used veniards varnish on the backs of some Czech nymphs which does last ok though I would normally leave the latex as it is as you know that it does react to resins and glues..
All the very best Davie
And who thought chemistry would have such impact on fly tying?
Interesting. I find latex-bodied flys tend to 'rot' quite quickly in my fly boxes, and even faster if open to UV light. @@DavieMcPhail It may be that latex flys should be regarded as having a 'use by' date.
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OMG ... beautiful
Trout slayer 🪰
Sick bug Davie.
How did you ty the legs? Tight lines🐛🕷️!!!!
Hi Robert,
I have attached a link to a video on how I tye the knots on the pheasant tail fibre..
All the very best Davie
ruclips.net/video/LHUM8FBQPdk/видео.html
I did enjoy it, Davie... thank you.
Seems mostly now-a-days you use x-fine copper wire for weight. But then, occasionally, your are using lead. Would you say what makes the difference in which you use, please?
Mike
Hola David,dónde puedo conseguir el látex como lo tienes en rollo gracias
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Hi davie seeing as you're in association with fulling mill do you get all you need for free?
Hi Jay,
I do buy from them although if they are promoting something I will get some to try to see what it's like...
All the very best Davie