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Looks great!! I am going to give this one a try in at Thanksgiving...I will let you know how it goes.
Thanks Don

Very nice fly. Look similar to the pumkinhead with out the bead. I'll tie one up and try it on Jacko tonight.

thanks

Jason

It amazes me with the number of talented stillwater fly tyers we have in BC that it took us a hundred years to realize the value of burnt orange grizzly hackle. Denny Rickards and Jay Fair were definitely onto something a few years back but being as stubborn as I am I wouldn't cave into the absurdity!

Nice tie, Don.

John

Nice tie and I will try this. Had been tying the brown and olive pumpkinheads that worked fine, but this one looks great as well.
Have you used the orange silver lined bead as in the Pumpkinhead to compare without the bead while fishing?

I have not tried this pattern with a bead but it sounds like a great idea. This pattern has continued to work year after year and is my brother Dale's go-to pattern. I have yet to be on a lake or river where it hasn't worked on big Rainbows.

That is a good lookin' fly. I will be trying it out on the Columbia. Have you used it there? Hope to see you at the symposium in Castlegar

Hi Bob,

Yes, that is my favourite fly for both Spring and Fall on the Columbia. The river flows and temperatures are IDEAL right now and the fish have moved into shallow water to feed. Swing this fly down and across with a heavy sink tip (300 grain - 8wt) and you will net some nice fish.

Don

Just wondering where one can purchase the burnt orange hackle you use to tie this fly? I have tried without success around Kamloops area. Thanks for any help.

I as well haven't been able to find burnt orange grizzly hackle anywhere in vancouver. I've tried tying this fly with Burnt orange saddle hackle but it looks to big i think. I'm going to be using this fly in merritt region lake so just wondering if it needs to be smaller in a lake setting.

Dave

The Burnt Orange Hackle can be purchased from 'Howards Hackle' or any 'SuperFly' rep. I use Howards Hackle for all my Burnt Orange flies, so just query for thier website.

Also, tie this fly with fewer hackles turns and a smaller head when using it in lakes. I tend to use the smaller, longer saddle hackle tips for my 'Lake Bulldog's".

Good luck,

Don

I heard you can dye hackle in orange kool-aid?

Oh yes, it's true! That is how I dye all my grizzly microbarbs for commercial tying.

John , do you have to soak the hackle in it over night ? Then rinse it ? Do you have any instructions .
Don, the new Web Site is great . Nice job .

Sean

Boil just enough water to cover feathers (with an oz. of vinegar)
Let simmer
Mix in 3-5 pks. orange kool-aid ( DO NOT use pre-sweetened)
Add feathers
Soak until colour is satisfactory
Drain water, put in microwave for 30 sec. to set dye, rinse in lukewarm water until water runs clear
Bob's your uncle!

Kool.....thanks John

Sean

I just saw the episode on TV where you tie the non personalized bulldog. You guys mentioned in the episode that anti-static computer parts bags make good material for tying chironomids. Did you guys do any "on the bench" segments using this material? i was planning to try tying some chironomids and i have a tonne of computer part bags lying around.

Hey Don.........after speaking with your brother.........I've decided to make a request for the fly tying video series.....The Seal Bugger...I must admit it's one of those go to flies.....The bulldog is another one that has to be in the box! I look forward to meeting up with you the next time your through "God's country"!
Kevin Beatty Prince George BC

What type of hackle do you use from Howards Hackle? So many options it is hard to narrow down what ones to buy?

Who is Howard?

Hi Don!

"The Gang" at the Central Alberta Fly Tying Club tied up the Bulldog. You did a great job teaching us how to tie the fly! The internet can be a very educational tool. Poor John Howard at Howard's Hackle is scrambling to make more burnt orange hackle.

Bob