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pghmarty -> RE: crazy charlie (9/1/2008 3:56:25 AM)
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Crazy Charlie Variant
by Barry Ord Clarke (Profile) [image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE8.jpg[/image] 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.
[image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE1.jpg[/image]
Photos: Barry Ord Clarke
[image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE2.jpg[/image] 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.
[image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE3.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE4.jpg[/image] 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.
[image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE5.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE6.jpg[/image] 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.
[image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE7.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.partridge-of-redditch.co.uk/fly-tying/photos/barry_o_cl/crazy_charlie/IMAGE8.jpg[/image] Step 8:
The head of the fly should be given a good coat with epoxy or hard varnish.
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