Wednesday, November 2, 2016

SOFT Meeting, Tuesday, November 8, 2016

ATTENTION FLY TYERS
    The November meeting of the Southern Oregon Fly Tyers will be held on Tuesday, November 8th. Our featured tying demo will be done by Paul Wolflick from Roseburg. As always Paul will be showing us couple of his killer flies and some new techniques. Bring some flies for the club fly box to be included in the outstanding raffle items.
After the demo stop by the “TECH TABLE” for some useful hints on biots and how to get the best results.
No reservations needed, just show up with a friend or two and enjoy the evening with your fellow tyers.

NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED TO THE SOFT CLUB.
    At our October meeting the members elected a new President. Dave McCants will take over the leadership role from Dan Kellogg after he has served as President for the last 18 years. Dave brings to us many years of fly tying from the Bay Area along with plenty of new ideas for the club and lots of enthusiasm. If you haven’t met Mr. McCants attend the November meeting and get acquainted.


The B Fly
Materials:
·        Hook                    Tiemco 5262 #10
·        Thread                 6/0 Black
·        Tail                        Olive Marabou and Crystal Flash
·        Body                     4 strands Peacock Herl
·        Rib                        Gold Wire Fine
·        Thorax                 Ice Dub Golden Brown
·        Head                     Ice Dub Black Peacock
Directions:
1.      Tie in tail and 1 strand Crystal Flash alongside the tail.
2.      Tie in rib and ½ hook shank with peacock wrap.
3.      Rib body.
4.      Dub thorax.
5.      Dub head.
6.      Whip finish.
7.      Brush head and thorax to simulate legs. 


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Stillwater Caddis Emerger
Materials:
·        Hook                    Tiemco 5262 #12
·        Thread                 6/0 Olive
·        Rib                        Chartreuse BR wire
·        Body                     Diamond Brite Olive Brown
·        Wing Case & Legs  Brown Pheasant Rump
·        Thorax                 Ice Dub Peacock
·        Head                     Peacock herl
Directions:
1.      Tie in rib & dub body ½ hook shank.
2.      Rib body and tie in wing case and legs.
3.      Dub thorax.
4.      Pull wing case over thorax and form legs.
5.      Tie in head and wrap.
6.      Whip finish.