Iso

[PRomano]

This is an ISO pattern that I developed myself. It's a compilation of ISO patterns that I have seen over the years taking the best qualities of each design and incorporating them into one. This is the one nymph pattern that I always have on the end of my leader; either as the point fly or anchor. I never leave home without a dozen tied in different weights.
Simply put; this fly kicks ass!
I drank an awful lot of wine today so this one didn't come as neat as I normally would tie one. :burp:

Hook- Mustad 9672 or Tiemco 5262 #10
Thread- 6/0 black
Tail- Peacock hearl
Gills- Ostrich hearl
Rib- fine gold wire
Dubbing- purplish brown (eggplant) with a little flash.
White stripe- dental floss
Wing case- black Swiss straw.
Legs- India hen back

Pete

 

[Ronbo]

very nice Pete.
I tie a similiar fly with a mahogany dubbing.
I love the ostrich for the gills, nothing better. I top it off with some black larve lace instead of the swiss straw.
It is a killer pattern.
Nice tie !!

 

[CreekAddict]

Good looking pattern, Pete!

 

[PRomano]

With ISO's being spotted on rivers at this time; many people have sent me PM's in regards to my ISO pattern. I can't give detailed instructions on how to ty it because I just don't have the time however the material list is there.
Good luck.

 

[Ryan R]

He's lying guys. There have been no Iso's spotted on any river whatsoever. And if someone tells you they've been hammering fish on top on Iso duns for 2 weeks now they're lying to you as well. The fish will totally ignore Iso duns, emergers and nymphs. They only eat caddis and powerbait.:down:

 

[BRK TRT]

It looks pretty real.

The wine you drank, your own makings?



Brk Trt

 

[PRomano]

It looks pretty real.

The wine you drank, your own makings?



Brk Trt

Thanks Mr. Brook Trout.
Yes the wine is my own making. If fact I just finished up the label for my 2009 wine using Soft Hackle's watercolor. Take a look let me know what you think? I also posted a label from my 2008 Sonoma County Syrah; look familiar?

 

[BRK TRT]

Wow, thats great.

I enjoy a glass of the fruit of the vine, but lately I have been using it with food I prepare.

The other day I wilted some baby spinach, with just some salt,red pepper, and white wine, sat down with a loaf of bread and was so happy I tied a dozen Bombers.


Brk Trt

 

[emerger]

Nice fly! I will tie a few for sure.

 

[Future Fanatic]

Thanks Mr. Brook Trout.
Yes the wine is my own making. If fact I just finished up the label for my 2009 wine using Soft Hackle's watercolor. Take a look let me know what you think? I also posted a label from my 2008 Sonoma County Syrah; look familiar?

How about using this for your 2010. You could name the wine "Trout Creek Fire Engine Red".
Trout Creek USED to be a tributary of the West Branch of the D. NOW it empties into the Cannonsville Reservoir. The hamlet of Trout Creek is very small now.

 

[PRomano]

How about using this for your 2010. You could name the wine "Trout Creek Fire Engine Red".
Trout Creek USED to be a tributary of the West Branch of the D. NOW it empties into the Cannonsville Reservoir. The hamlet of Trout Creek is very small now.

That's very clever; I like thinking "outside the box" like that. I may go with something similar in the future. I'm also familiar with Trout Creek upstate NY. I used to visit an old timer in Trout Creek about 35 years ago name George McAfee.

Mark Libertone's watercolor is just so stunning I couldn't pass it up. Not only is it a beautiful print but there is ample space to put the lettering without destroying the integrity of the picture. Keep in mind I have to cram everything into a 4 x 3.3 inch space.

 

[Future Fanatic]

That's very clever; I like thinking "outside the box" like that. I may go with something similar in the future. I'm also familiar with Trout Creek upstate NY. I used to visit an old timer in Trout Creek about 35 years ago name George McAfee.

I work 2 miles from Trout Creek. When I saw your current labels with "Trout Creek" on them, well, I couldn't resist.