Author: Jim & Kelly Watt
Publisher: BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT, Jul 2007
Binding: DVD
ISBN: 1-932978-88-7
Synopsis
How to tie: Oscar's Hexes (nymph, dun & spinner), caddis larva, emerging pupa, skittering caddis (adult). Many materials used in these innovative flies are not necessarily found on a fly shop so think out of the box & enjoy being creative. 80 min.
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NEW HOOKED ON FLY TYING TITLES & RECIPES
24 new titles recorded in digital widescreen High Definition format by the worlds premier fly tying program producers Jim & Kelly Watt, these programs are educational/instructional DVDs designed for all levels of fly tyers.
Mayfly & Caddis are the most imitated organisms by fly tiers the world over. These aquatic insects were the root that originated this art form. It has expanded way beyond insect life, from minnows to amphibians, but today we also tie flies representing prey such as squids and many crustaceans that inhabit the oceans... With the help of so many technical advances we are able to make more realistic, functional and durable imitations... Many materials used in these innovative flies are not necessarily found on a fly shop so think out of the box and enjoy being creative... The tying techniques and materials are the most important information you will find in this DVD...Learn and apply them and soon you'll be innovating your tired patterns into some imitations that will give you unforgettable times out on the water... Good fishing... Oscar Feliu
OSCARS HEX (Nymph)
Hook: Mustad 9575 # 6 & 8
Thread: Monocord 3/0, Burnt orange
Tail: Philo-plumes, pheasant tail fibers
Under body: Waxed dental tape
Ribbing: Oval tinsel, medium
Gills: Philo plumes, Dark gray
Abdomen: Sparkle yarn, pale yellow
Abdomen back: Pheasant tail fibers or mottled turkey
Thorax: Sparkle yarn, dark gold
Legs: Brown hackle
Wing Case: Mottled turkey or pheasant tail fibers
Head: Monocord, burnt orange
Eyes: Melted 17# mono.
OSCARS HEX (DUN)
Hook: Daiichi 1770, Tiemco Swimming Nymph or Mustad Center Draw Size #6
or #8
Thread: Monocord, Yellow 3/0
Tail: Peccary (Javalina) bristles
Abdomen: Fly foam, yellow
Back: Mixed dear hair, yellow, olive & brown
Wing: Blue dun colored hen-back feathers
Thorax: Poly dubbing, yellow
Hackle: Blue dun
OSCARS HEX (Spinner)
Hook: TMC 200R
Thread: Monocord 3/0, yellow
Tail: Peccary bristles
Abdomen: Fly foam, yellow
Back: Mixed deer hair
Wing: Grizzly hen back feathers
Thorax: Poly dubbing
Hackle: Blue dun
CADDIS LARVA
Hook: TMC 2487 or Mustad C49S
Thread: 8/0 Uni-Thread or Benecchi's 12/0
Under body: Rabbit dubbing, olive or white
Abdomen: Larva Lace nymph rib, chartreuse, amber or olive
Wing case: Pheasant tail fibers
Under-Thorax: 0.15 lead wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
Head: Black glass bead
EMERGING PUPA
Hook: TMC 247
Thread: 8/0 Uni-thread or Benecchi's 12/0 olive or beige
Under-body: Rabbit dubbing, white or olive
Abdomen: Larva Lace nymph rib, chartreuse, amber or olive
Wing case: Pheasant tail fibers
Legs: Pheasant tail tips
Wings: Swiss straw, beige, dark brown or black
Thorax: Olive or beige rabbit dubbing
Head: Dark glass bead
SKITTERING CADDIS (Adult)
Hook: TMC 3212 or 5212, Mustad 94831 # 12, 14, 16 & 18
Thread: Uni-thread 8/0 or Benecchi's 12/0 Beige
Body: Poly-dubbing, olive
Body Hackle: Beige or blue dun
Wing: Gift ribbon, beige, golden or light brown
Thorax: Hackle, beige or ginger
Antennae: (optional) Peccary
Note: The ribbon used on this pattern is made by several companies;
Hallmark, Gibson Greetings, Carlton or American Ribbons, Etc. Some are called "Curling" and you must flatten the ridges before shaping the wing... Please be sure "NOT" to buy ribbon made out of clothing material.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Oscar Feliu a native of CHILE came to U S in 1969 and became a fly fisher and fly tier in the USA. As an entomology student he conducted aquatic studies in several Michigan Rivers, his home of twenty years. His innovative fly patterns became well known through out the Great Lakes region, and were the subject of several newspaper and magazine articles. Oscar subscribes to the True to Life style of fly tying. He has presented workshops for FFF International Conclave for 30 years and also has conducted demonstrations and classes in Canada, Italy, and throughout United States. Hes a member of Trout Unlimited and The Federation of Fly Fishers for 34 years. Oscar currently lives in Central Florida and continues to produce new fly patterns for trout, bass and saltwater.
