Pop Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Saw a fly today that is sold by Crazy Legz, it is call the "Iron Mike". The clerk in the fly shop and myself could not figure how it was tied. Does anyone know how to ty this fly? Looks like a great fly for either trout or crappie. Thanks, Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUICEMAN Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) one like this? https://livelylegz.com/products/iron-mike-black Edited March 22, 2017 by MSUICEMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 That is the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUICEMAN Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks like a maraboo tail, no hackle bugger body of maybe chenille, tungsten bead, and flashaboo or mylar/turkey and maybe some bucktail overwing, tied forward then pulled back and overwrapped making a collar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) Found clearer pictures tied in White, Black or Olive www.fishusa.com/product/Lively-Legz-Iron-Mike-2-Pack This is how I would tie it. Hook: Streamer long shank Size 8 Tail: Marabou Body : Dubbing, Yarn or Chenille Wing: Pearl Angel Hair (a very fine mylar) tied on top Side Cheeks: Mallard duck Flank Feathers Head: Tungsten, etc depending on desired weight Edited March 22, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSUICEMAN Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 yeah, looks like mallard flank or maybe even woodduck flank (though not full plumage) on the cheeks or side of the wing. looks like a mylar collar (not seeing the body, I almost bet that that is spiraled forward as a rib through the chenille, yarn, or dubbing brushed body, then wrapped as a collar and tied off), and a very small amount of polar dubbing where its tied off and locks the bead in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, MSUICEMAN said: yeah, looks like mallard flank or maybe even woodduck flank (though not full plumage) on the cheeks or side of the wing. looks like a mylar collar (not seeing the body, I almost bet that that is spiraled forward as a rib through the chenille, yarn, or dubbing brushed body, then wrapped as a collar and tied off), and a very small amount of polar dubbing where its tied off and locks the bead in place. You are right about the ribbing. Good eye I didn't see that until you mentioned it. Probably makes the body material stronger and adds a little more flash. I posted a picture of one I made in the Gallery today without the rib. Edited March 23, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 3/21/2017 at 6:16 PM, Pop said: Saw a fly today that is sold by Crazy Legz, it is call the "Iron Mike". The clerk in the fly shop and myself could not figure how it was tied. Does anyone know how to ty this fly? Looks like a great fly for either trout or crappie. Thanks, Pop Pop try this link in Gallery http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/tags/iron mike streamer/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Members 4 posts 0 warning points Posted Today, 09:32 PM Ok, tore one apart today and still not sure of all material, but; here is my opinion and the opinion of the gentleman at the fly shop. The hook is a nymph size 8, 3XL The tail is Maribou and Mallard, Rib-micro green flashabou, Body-LarvaLace, Under Wing and Over Wing of mallard, Collar is Micro Flashabou and ofcourse a black bead head. White thread is used for tying. The under wing and over wing are from the same feather. The maribou seems to be tied in almost to the bead head. This gives the fly some bulk. I think this streamer will do a good job. Thanks for everyone's help. Feed back is appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Pop have you tied any Iron Mike's? If you have, post a picture in the fly gallery for us to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarthaSipe Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 I saw the same picture at this marketing website. Thank you for the information. At least now I know what it was. By the way, what should I watch or read to know more about this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
