Sunday, November 14, 2010

Buckskin Midge - something old, some new



Going threw my tying material and found these pre-cut buckskin strips. I had them in 4 sizes, medium, fine, extra fine and super fine.  I would guess they are around 15yrs old. Combine these strips with a 10/0 white thread and some Coq De Leon Light Pardo feather fibers and a little different technique to tie them in. What you get is a nicely proportion size 20 buckskin nymph. When I started tying a long time ago I would get a bulky body. I never liked the way they looked. Can't wait to give these a try this winter on my local tail water

Pre-cut buckskin strips
 Size 20 buckskin nymph
Hook: TMC101 size 20
Thread: 10/0 white
Tail: Coq De Leon Light Pardo
Abdomen: Super fine buckskin strip
Head: Black Marker on thread


Same as above but on size 20 2xl curved shank hook and a 1.5mm black tungsten bead

3 comments:

  1. can't find these any where. any ideas who still sells them?
    Arikaree3@aol.com

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    1. Joe Taggert of Denver produced the packaged strips for many years but due to a debilitating disease he no longer works.

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  2. I don't think they are made any more. I've had these probably close to 15 to 20 years

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