Fly Fish For Crappie

[rich mc]

glad you like the shannon streamer. i made it to work like a fluke plastic. i use paton bohemian chennile on the larger ones, lion brand velvetspun on mid size[ they also make a bright white color] and herrschnerrs bulky chenille.
i have added a lead strip to theshank bottom but want the fly to sink horizontal. and have added a foam sliverto the body for a floater. i find putting waterproofer on the top of the fly is easier. the green color chennile with red eyes works on pike too. i would use a largereye size on the one you photoed. rich mc

[shipahoy41]

I am hoping by next spring we have enough water so I can do a little fly fishing for crappie. I just tied this new for me fly I have been wanting to tie it for months and finally got the time. Am not very happy with this first one as the hook is a bit too small ( just will buy what it calls for before I do more of them)and I really can do a better job than this, but think you guys will get the idea. So do you think this will catch a crappie?

Skip

I like it Skip. I have used bead chain for eyes but they are not as realistic as those. Well done my friend. Some crappie is gonna have a toothache real soon.

[skiptomylu]

glad you like the shannon streamer. i made it to work like a fluke plastic. i use paton bohemian chennile on the larger ones, lion brand velvetspun on mid size[ they also make a bright white color] and herrschnerrs bulky chenille.
i have added a lead strip to theshank bottom but want the fly to sink horizontal. and have added a foam sliverto the body for a floater. i find putting waterproofer on the top of the fly is easier. the green color chennile with red eyes works on pike too. i would use a largereye size on the one you photoed. rich mc

I would have used larger eyes, but only had these in flat ones, but
Plan on getting some larger ones soon.

I am not at home so using iPhone and I am not all that great at this.
Will be home soon.

Thanks,
Skip