[Back Eddy]

Looking for some heavy critiquing here for those Tubbers, This is my very first tube and want to shorten the learning curve.....

Taken from the Winter's Hope Theme tied on the pro tube system

Wing, Pearl flash orange and yellow fox with purple Saddle between layers
post for Wing Blue Seals Fur Dubbed and brushed back
Collar Light Black Saddle
Body Gold Holographic Tinsel

 

[Jabrowning24]

Your first tube?!?!?! This coming from the same guy that gave me a TUBE vise and a wad of tubes/accessories in a trade?!?!? Haha you crack me up Wayne, one of these days I'm coming out just to see your gear room!

As far as the tube goes I don't tie many but I would have the utmost confidence tying that thing on!

 

[Rangnertm]

Looks Good!

I would fish that all day long.

My only critique is to cut the hook guide a little longer. Also, when cutting the hook guide use a razor, it's a much cleaner cut and does not squash the tube.

The last part of my rant. Consider using a straight hook unless your using the tube with a trailer. (it looks like you have an up eye) The straight eye will sit a little neater. (I use owner mosquito's size 4 and 2, or a large egg style)

That's all I got for ya. Nice tie.

Tom

 

[Back Eddy]

Really is my first

Oh by the way I want my vise back I picked that stuff in a package deal and thought I would never use until I got schooled


Thanks range I will take those tips in

Your first tube?!?!?! This coming from the same guy that gave me a TUBE vise and a wad of tubes/accessories in a trade?!?!? Haha you crack me up Wayne, one of these days I'm coming out just to see your gear room!

As far as the tube goes I don't tie many but I would have the utmost confidence tying that thing on!

 

[Hardyreels]

It looks good to me Wayne, I tie and fish plenty of them. +1 on the Owner hooks and if you want to trail the hooks look up tying the Jam Knot, I use this know and have no problems. It allows you to trail the hook but retain the tube should the hook break off.

Ard

 

[Back Eddy]

Trailing hooks

Ard how are this rigged kind of lost on this but sounds cool

It looks good to me Wayne, I tie and fish plenty of them. +1 on the Owner hooks and if you want to trail the hooks look up tying the Jam Knot, I use this know and have no problems. It allows you to trail the hook but retain the tube should the hook break off.

Ard

 

[Hardyreels]

This video shows you how to rig two different ways. I use the second method on all the tubes I fish. With practice you'll get them down to where the hook eye is right where you want it regardless of whether you want to trail or nest the hook.

http://www.deneki.com/2011/02/tube-flies-two-methods-for-rigging/

 

[Back Eddy]

Many Thanks

Appreciate it Ard

 

[Heero]

Looks good.

Shorter the bottom two portions of the wing. The bottom layer should be the length of the tube, the middle layer should extend to about the rear of the hook, and the top portion should be the longest extending about two times the length of the tube. Also, the bulk should be distributed about 50-40-10. 50% of the wing should be the bottom layer, 40% the second layer, and the top, longest portion should be the least bulk. Thats for a 'traditional' scandi type fly and the wing really flattens out and looks great with a more tapered profile.

 

[Jabrowning24]

Want the vise back eh? I feel another trade coming on my friend, I think I've used it once! Haha I'll shoot a msg when I have some free time