Clinger Nymph Semi Realistic

[Fishermansfly]

My first attempt at a semi-realistic! Got a little bit to learn. I thought biots would be a good chioce for this clinger, but apparently there is a secret to tying them in that I'm unaware of! It needs work, but I really like the way the abdomen turned out!

If you were wondering what my attempts were here ya go link (http://www.troutnut.com/specimen/475)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/fishermansfly/DSC01543-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/fishermansfly/DSC01540-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/fishermansfly/DSC01539-1.jpg

Proof of the tie!
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n209/fishermansfly/DSC01529.jpg

Tight bobbins and patiently awaiting warmer weather!
~Brett

[BlueRaiderFan]

Nice work! Looks real to me!

[Fishermansfly]

Blue, thnks man! I'm gonna give it another go Thursday and hopefully post a tut! I photographed this entire fly for a tut, but I got flustered when it came to the legs on this fly, the rest was rather painfull and agonizing!

I appreciate the encouragement!
~Brett

[caught 108]

Nice Fly Fishermansfly looks real to me to.Im curious how long it took.

[David Knapp]

Nice fly Brett! The fish should like that one for sure...I'm curious as well as to how long this took?

[Fishermansfly]

Caught and PA about 2 hours...In reality had I been able to focus on just the vise, about an hour...I was up and down on the phone and messing with my lil one! I'm gonna re-try it this Thursday and if I like the results I'll post a tut!

~Brett

[truchin]

Brett what a wonderful fly !!! very nice.
jose

[flyman]

Brett,
That is a nice looking fly. I think it would be a good March Brown imitation, or any of the crawler or clinger type nymphs really. I've have played with a few similar patterns and you are right, the legs are the tough part. Nice work, hope to see more from you soon. :smile:

[ChemEAngler]

Sweet fly Brett.

[BlueRaiderFan]

I can't decide if I like this fly or the PT Cruiser better...:confused: