New to me fly

[Illinoisgiller]

Since I have been laid up with a broken ankle, I had to adjust my tying area to fit the situation. I am supposed to keep my ankle above the level of my heart to keep swelling down.
I've been catching up on some of my tying so I can be at the ready when I can get about better. I'm adding a few pictures of some jigs I've tied while sitting around and more importantly a new to me fly for terrorizing those gills with the fly rod.
This fly is named the " Jon's Generic" A google or search of your choice will bring forth all the details. It is a simple, but time consuming tie compared to the hair jigs.
This is the first fly that I have ever seen that I knew would be a good one without even getting one wet. I have passed on a few already and it is drawing rave reviews.When I ordered the materials from my supplier I told him to try the pattern. He contacted me and said it is a "great pattern" Two nice gills in the first two casts when his regular patterns wouldn't produce:icon_cool::icon_cool::icon_cool:. The good doctor that operated on my ankle is taking a few to Alaska next week.:icon_cool::icon_cool::icon_cool: .If this works out right I have a closeup of this fine pattern.
I would like to extend a big "Thank You"and "ATTABOY" To Jon Hazen from Salem Oregon for working out this pattern and being kind enough to share it online:icon_cool::icon_cool::icon_cool::icon_cool: :icon_cool:. Mike

[Fishaholic]

umm is there where I can sign up to be in your will?..lol..seriously you do an awsome job with those mike!!!!! youll be back out there rearing them gills before you know.

[Timotha7]

You look downright cozy there Mike :icon_cool: , and you do beautiful work, those bugs are
elegant

An I see just what you mean about that little generic

With all that Hair waving around in water, it looks like it would almost mimic a small leech when wet something that you could fish subtle and just make them want
to hammer it

A very serious fish getter

[dipper69_2000]

nice looking jigs ya got there mike looks as tho ya been busy while laid up. all ya'll have ta worry about when ya get better is catching fish

[gofish]

that fly reminds me of a bumblebee pattern i used ta use as a boy.lookin good giller!

[zim-cat]

yea giller time to take a break its hard to controll a float tube with one leg lol just kidding hope your ankle heels good nice jigs. zim-cat

[dipper69_2000]

lol zim he would float in a big circle....gesssh mike i am sorry bud but i could not resist

[Illinoisgiller]

Thats ok fellas, I can take some ribbing. lol I've dished out a bit myself over the years.:evilgrin0039:
In a float tube with one leg would get nowhere fast. lol
The skilled surgeon that plated,pinned ,and screwed me back together will be in Alaska next week I think fishing for trout. Hope he gets on some nice ones:icon_cool:. Mike

[CrappieKeith]

Sorry to hear about your ankle Mike.
On the other hand the wife has an easier time keeping track of where the heck you are.
It's great to see you over the vice.
Keep your chin up Bud!

[msdipper]

Mike I need some pink and purple ones please I would never rib u like the guys they r just mean I feel for the wife tho I bet she cant wait to get u out of the house I know how it feels when Mark cant get out Take care talk to u soon :evilgrin0039:

[Illinoisgiller]

Thank for the reminder msdipper
I plainly recall you asking for that color when you won them at the Isaak Walton gathering. Memory must have went with the ankle:confused0024:.
The pink/purple I have done are on white heads ,but will see if I have some pink heads to do some more up for you. Mike