Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Pellet Fly Refresher

While still fresh on my mind I want to review the Pellet Fly for those that I failed to spend enough time at the PB Conference.

First of all I did not originate this fly.
I stole the idea from Greg Grimes, Cecil Baird and Bruce Condello.

Greg made his by carving a piece of cork glued to a hook.
Takes too long to make and self-destructs easily.

Cecil wraps real pellets with panty hose.
Gets squishy and doesn’t last long enough.

Bruce’s PomPom is too large and sinks like a rock.

OK, the synergy is 3 x 1 = 10 when combining their ideas into a foam fly, covered with panty hose - quick and easy to tie and will last all day long…!

Thanks guys…..


Pellet Fly

MATERIALS:
1. Wide gape, short shank hooks.
2. Discarded panty hose
3. Closed cell craft store foam.
4. Super Glue
5. Nylon thread and bobbin (available at Academy fly section.
6. Section of thin wall tubing or segment of broken rod – sharpened on one end by rotating against course sandpaper.
7. Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.“Punch- out” the disks with a section of old graphite fishing rod, of desired diameter, sharpen the end by rotaing against course sand paper, rotate and punch foam to make disc.
A single hole paper punch works for smaller pellet flies.

2. Encase in ph material tightly and wrap thread a few times and tie-off with a few half hitches.
3. Cut off material, leaving surplus as illustrated.
4. Run hook through nylon (catch a ”tad” of foam; not necessary but makes fly practically indestructible).
5. Super glue tag end of nylon material. Let dry, trim and re-apply superglue (see illustration.)

GO FISH….!

George, your the GREATEST!

Thanks,

Ed

Like I said in e-mail...just give me a day or two, and I'll let you know how mine comes out ! I plan on testing them Friday

Can we please have a photo and details on "Closed cell craft store foam" ?

Thanks

Frank

Frank, foam sheets are available at any craft store (Michaels - Hobby Lobby, etc.)
They are 12"x18"x2/3mm closed foam sheets that are all of 79 to 99 cents per sheet, in about any color you'll ever need.

Fly shop prices are about $3.00 bucks for a small package.
I use them not only for pellet flies, but also other patterns such as Gurglers and Crease flies.

I "punch out" the disks with a section of old graphite fishing rod, of desired diameter, sharpen the end by rotaing against course sand paper, rotate and punch foam to make disc.
A single hole paper punch works for smaller pellet flies.



Very versatile material.
Hope this helps.
George

George I have already cought fish with my flies! Thanks

George

Thanks! That is very helpful

Frank