“New to Me” Fly Tying Products

by Dave Brown

April 16, 2015

 

Fish Skulls,Cross Cut Rabbit and Frantic Tails helped create this fly.

Fish Skulls,Cross Cut Rabbit and Frantic Tails helped create this fly.

I am always on the look out for the newest or hottest trend and then give it a go.To years ago I picked up some Fish Skulls,messed around a bit then put them away.I re-visited them  this year.Creators of cool Fly-Tying goodies including Fish Skulls ,The Flymen Fishing Company has an excellent website with a lot of great videos showcasing some of the flies that have been tied and  how to use their products.

White Frantic Tail,White Mink Collar and a Silver Fish Skull Head -Looks juicy

1st Fish Skull Fly that I tied with a White Frantic Tail,White Mink Collar and a Silver Fish Skull Head -Looks juicy.I will get even juicer

I am in the experimental around stage with Flymen Fly-Fishing Company products,but from what I am experiencing Fish Skulls are easier to work with than Cone Heads,come in a variety of sizes,they will push water and add weight.Given the color selection the heads will also create a trigger reaction from fish.Another product that caught my eye is their “Frantic tails” I think this will add a very realistic look to a Streamer,plus add some interesting action.

Sculpin Heads -Another great product from Flamen Flyfishing Company

Sculpin Heads -Another great product from Flamen Flyfishing Company

I also purchased some Sculpin Heads which once  again will save time tying Sculpin patterns as they eliminate the need to shape a head with either Deer Hair or Wool and  they add  more weight.I am very excited about the possibilities using these products and I will keep you posted on my results.

D.B.O.'s UV Sculpin -Wil lit work ? I think so.

D.B.O.’s UV Sculpin -Wil lit work ? I think so.