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crazy charlie - 8/31/2008 8:48:36 AM

bowmandjk

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has anyone tied up a crazy charlie i understand they started as bonefish fly but somebody tied them in smaller sizes and used them for great lake steelheads and that they were a deadly change-of pace pattern and what size hook thanks

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RE: crazy charlie - 8/31/2008 9:43:06 AM

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crazy charlie is a shrimp fly reminds me of a small clouser but i see no reason that you
couldn't use it in steel head water. i do believe fly tyer mag or hatches mag has the crazy charlie in it.

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RE: crazy charlie - 8/31/2008 9:46:14 AM

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thanks fishingfool46 i didnt think of hatches i checker flytyer and couldnt find it

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RE: crazy charlie - 8/31/2008 11:54:11 AM

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anytime bow

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RE: crazy charlie - 9/1/2008 2:22:51 AM

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I just ran into that pattern today and plan on tying some up tomorrow. Looks like they would work good for steel. Here is a link to the pattern. It is called a chenille charlie but I believe it is the same thing you are looking for. Register on the site so you can get the whole pattern.

http://www.flytyingforum.com/pattern385.html

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RE: crazy charlie - 9/1/2008 3:53:24 AM

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FLY TYING PATTERNS: Saltwater Flies: Crazy Charlie
Hook: #4-8 Standard or light wire saltwater
Thread: Pink or tan 6/0-8/0
Body: Clear v-rib over pearl, rootbear, or shrimp pink krystal flash or body braid in various colors
Tail: None - if you wish to tie a gotcha put krystal flash or mylar tubing in for a tail Hackle: Optional, one grizzy or barred ginger along each side of fly Wing: Calf tail or fly fur in tan, light pink, white, or chartreuse Head: Pink or tan thread Eyes: Bead chain

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RE: crazy charlie - 9/1/2008 3:56:25 AM

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Crazy Charlie Variant
by Barry Ord Clarke (Profile)

This very popular American pattern was developed by fly tier Bob Nauheim while fishing with his friend from the Bahamas Charley Smith. Originally named the Nasty Charley, but a large US fly company stocked this pattern and re-named it Crazy Charlie and the name has stuck. Although developed originally for bone fish, it is equally effective on all types of predatory fish especially pike, zander and sea trout. With its sparse body, small wing and weighted eyes this pattern gets down deep quick, which makes it perfect for sight fishing cruising fish. The Crazy Charlie can be tied in just about any colour, but some of the most popular are white, pink, brown and black.

Hook: Partridge Sea Prince # 6- 1/0
Thread: White or clear mono
Eyes: Silver bead chain links
Tail: white calf tail
Over-body: Clear- Larva lace or nymph rib
Wing: White calf tail
Head: Epoxy or varnish

Step 1:
Place the hook in the vise and run tying thread along the hook shank just into the bend.

Photos: Barry Ord Clarke

Step 2:
Now tie in a small bunch of calf tail. This shouldn't be stacked, but left quite coarse. At this stage you can also tie in a few strands of crystal hair for a little added flash, if you wish. Step 3:
Cut a length of larva lace and trim the end to a point so that when you tie this in you reduce bulk, tie this in under the base of the tail.

Step 4:
Move the tying thread back up the hook shankabout 4mm behind the hook eye. Select the right size of bead chain eyes required for your fly and tie in with good tight figure of eight turns of tying thread. Step 5:
Rib the whole hook shaft as shown with the larva lace in close tight even turns. Take the Larva lace under the bead chain eyes and secure with a few turns of tying thread.

Step 6:
While pulling on the Larva lace, so as too stretch it, wrap the lace back down the already ribbed body, about one third of the way double back towards the head again. Tie this off under the nose of the fly. Step 7:
Tie in the wing of calf tail. This should be long enough to hide the hook point and bend. A good drop of varnish should be applied to the butt ends of the calf tail when tying. This will hold all the fibres in place. Whip finish.