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Amherst Moth
Tied by Dave Manley |
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Wing: Amherst tippet fibers, tied a bit unevenly to create a mottled effect
Tail: Amherst tippet, tied unevenly
Throat: Guinea hen on bottom only, tied in long and a bit sparse
Body: Light yellow silk dubbing, a little fuzzy
Rib: X-fine silver oval
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| Tying Instructions |
| I tie the tail and wings and then rough them up a bit to break up the
pattern of the fibers. I also have a version of this fly where I leave the
barring intact, and tie two distinct wings, wet fly style, but it is not as
effective. I cast it, and let it sink, then work it around a bit. I find
that a lot of my hits come within the first few seconds after the fly starts
to sink. The commotion of the fly hitting the surface may alert the fish
that something has just landed. A buddy of mine has taken my WET FLIES and
put floatant on them so he could skitter them around on the surface a few
seconds before they sank. He has caught a lot of gills, crappies, and
pumpkinseeds this way on the Amherst Moth. Variations abound. Try a white
body and throat. I use dyed guinea in yellow, orange or purple sometimes.
I have even used dyed Amherst feathers in a few different colors. |
| Fishing Tips |
Recipe: Simple Fried Bluegill
Oh Yeah, I usually cook bluegill by dredging them in flour and frying them
in olive oil with a little black pepper for seasoning. If I am at the cabin
with the guys, I dredge them in crushed corn flakes, and fry them in butter.
Most of my buddies like to take the fried fillets and eat them on a bun with
tartar sauce, hot sauce, or cheese and bacon. Sometimes the simplest methods are the best. |
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