Tied this a long time ago. I think I posted it here once before too.

A Skinwalker--tied on dacron snell with a swivel up front.

Sort of a lazy man's Game Changer.
I've tied a few Game Changers. They're great flies but they do move the bar on what's acceptable, time-wise.

For this one I stretch a thin wire between two vises, where one is a rotary. The other end of the wire has a loop and a swivel, and goes in the other vise. Now I can spin the wire. Wax up the wire. Then tie on it, often using a spawn sack foundation. Then slide the fly off the wire (which is possible because you waxed the wire). It is a lot faster than the Game Changer. A lot faster. And vaguely similar--at least in the sense it's long and flexible for its entire length.

Here's a few that I've been tying.

Bones....I love that flashy lateral line on those white baitfish. That is a great looking patter and you get to see them coming with white flies I also love those gurglers...huge unsinkable "dry" fly you can throw on a 3 weight...what's not to like about them? Gartside was a genius.

Clarkman...I almost sprayed my laptop with coffee when I saw the eyelashes on your fly. I love it!

How do you like those discs? I haven't tried them out yet. I also keep meaning to grab one of those tools.

What's your rod of choice for that kind of stuff?

Nice....I'm still torn on the tool as I don't tie a ton of reverse tied stuff (of course, that might change with tool in hand vs hollow pen I currently use).


Here's a smaller 6" sucker/pikeminnow pattern for Spring tiger muskies. I managed to hide a rattle in there as well.





Cheers!

D&D? Dungeons & Dragons? Drunk & Disorderly? That's a new one for me merkexpress. Great looking water-mover!

clarkman23, very nice pattern - great mix of natural and synthetics!

I googled around and I guessed it - the Drunk & Disorderly. I must need to get out more.

maybe why the name......... clarkman23, what did you use to form the clear head around the barbell eyes? That looks like it would make a great saltwater shrimpy/crabby/buggy pattern for bottom feeders.

Thanks - does your Loon UV Thick end up sticky - when I touch mine, it is a little sticky and "smudges" a little cloudy looking.

Thanks for the tips. I need to start tying some Smallmouth flies, so will try the Sally overcoat.