Hendricksons.

[Davyfly]

I know not all you guys tie, but no matter.
If it is a fly tied by someone else or a fly from the store no problem.

I am interested to know what are your favorite Hendrickson fly patterns be they nymphs, emergers, soft hackles, winged wets, duns and spinners.

So post your pics here if you will.

Davy.

[jovalle]

Davy:

I'll see if I can post some pictures, but my two favorite hendrickson patterns are a nymph with SLF fiery brown blended with brown quick descent dubbing & wood duck flank tails and legs, and harold's parachute emerger pattern which is tied in reverse on a swimming nymph hook. Though, to be honest, given hendrickson's start coming off about an hour after the hatchery truck arrives, a ball of yarn is adequate in this neck of the woods.

[Walshmiko]

Davy
I don't have a pic but I stick with the traditional pattern Light/Dark Duns.
Wood duck,muskrat/fox fur() and a shade of dun for hackle..I also tie a parachuting red quil,with a biot body of maroon...
Hatchery truck or not Hendrickson hatch is one of the best..
Now I WOULD BE VERY SURPRISED IF SOMEONE COULD NAME THE SECTION OF THE RIVER WERE THE FIRST HENDRICKSON'S WERE FISHED.. water temps of 50 and its go time!

[jason]

Hi Davy........for the most part, I stick with tried and true patterns.....hare;s ear nymph, parachute duns, hackle spinners,etc.
Sometimes i think a "different" pattern than what everyone else is using can shift the odds to my favor so i tied and used a couple of these last year and they did produce well. It's an interesting pattern form UK tyer Roy Christie. [smg id=521]
I really want to use some wets more this next season....any suggestions?
Thanks, Jason

[AaronJasper]

I am in the process of moving I am losing a fishing day today. When I get into the new place, I will post my choices of flies for nymph, emerger and spinner.

[cluster]

my experience fishing the hendrickson hatch has been with the classic catskill style drys

however since ive started tying more, i'm planning on tying some of these up... i think they look pretty solid-




flies are by Nick Pionessa

[AaronJasper]

Cluster,

I really like that first one... Killer!

[Bert Brehm]

[quote author=jason link=topic=3869.msg29970#msg29970 date=1260733270]
I really want to use some wets more this next season....any suggestions?
[/quote]
I realize that you were addressing Davy, but considering the present discussion, you might try a Dark Hendrickson



Hook: 3906 size 12-14
Thread: Gray or Black
Tail: Woodduck-dyed mallard flank, sparse.
Body: Muskrat
Beard: Dun Hen Hackle
Wing: Woodduck-dyed mallard flank

[Soft-hackle]

Snipe and Pheasant


Hi Davy,
This one is plain and simple, but works very well where I fish.

Mark

[Davyfly]

Yes, l bet that one doe's Mark. its similar to the pattern l use.
I will post some pics before too long, real busy right now with the holiday orders.

Davy.