Question about using egg beads and Flesh Fly's

[Troutdawg]

I am headed to the Kenai 1st of September than over to the standard Russian, Anchor and Ninilchik.

I was wondering about flies, I have been told to just grab a bunch of yarn with a circle hook and tie them on to use for flesh flies? Does that sound right, also what colors?

Eggs, should I just buy a ton of egg beads and color them (red/green/pink etc..) or just buy a bunch? Also can I just put the beads above the hook and tie on to my fly line? Thanks

 

[AKUNITED]

I have found that big and obnoxious flesh flies of the bunny persuasion, with a weighted head, work best. You should have pattern's in complete white, lite yellow, lite pink, and lite orange (for starters). Yarn and a hook? If you want to risk wasting your time, try it out-- but I would go with some back-up tied flies.
As for beeds -- buying them and painting them is fine and somewhat fun -- have to raid the wife's fingernail polish collection or buy your own and risk that questionable look from the sales clerk. Although there is considerable dispute on color (whether fish actually distinguish or just bite on instinct any round object floating at the right speed). Personally, I believe color does matter, esp. in high pressure fisheries (Kenai/Russian). Stick with pale and opaque colors with the ocassional bright/clear color. (Check out Trout Fitters down on the Kenai for some good examples). Make sure to get several sizes as well (6mm-12mm) Bottom line -- give yourself options and see what works.

For info on where to place your bead consult the regulations and see my last thread on this subject (Beads are not flies for purposes of fly-fishing only waters).

 

[Troutdawg]

Thanks

Thanks

I appreciate the input and will try that as well as a few other ideas. I'll search for your post on beads and thanks again for your help....