Quote by: Ktbone

So for those that tie what fly is such a pain in the a$$ that you would rather plunk down the sheckles to buy one rather than suffer through tying it?

 

For me it was the Adams Irresistables but now it's the Parmachenee Bell, what a freaking pain!

Anything with married wings or deer hair .

That looks like a pain.  Neither the irresistible or the parm. belle are flies I've used much.  But I'll give them a try and I suspect I'll agree that it's be easier to buy them.  I tried the wood duck herons and had some luck with them last season.  I just finished up a few of them and a few bead head caddis and am now trying to decide what's next before heading out to shovel.  What else are you guys tying?

Thanks for the list.  I was looking at your list from last year as well and am learning about flies I might want to add to my box.  We were out along a brook this afternoon and small stoneflies were hatching.  Have you fished these?  The adults in the snow looked like #16 or so.  

I was thinking that a small black stimulator might be something to try or a small pheasant tail.  They were pretty small.  They stock the brook there I think although it looks a little snowy and cold for the next few days.  When they are hatching what kind of water do you look for the fish to hold in? Slow and deep or do they move into the faster runs?

I'd be up for getting together to tie. Thanks for offering.