Everglades Special

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:02 pm

I really like the ES from Enrico Puglisi but those rascals are really costly. I have tried to tie them with EP fibers and sculpin wool but they are pretty crappy. Anyone tying them and can give some advice?

finatic · Post by **finatic** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:30 pm

They are somewhat difficult to tie. I will say I bought one and it was the best $ I ever spent on a fly for sure. I caught 2 tarpon and many ladyfish on the one fly and it is till in good shape.
Best quality made fly for the $ and that EP glades special is truly a great pattern.

Dustin · Post by **Dustin** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:41 pm

I've never attempted to tie one, but I know they're not easy. The Everglades Special is without a doubt my favorite tarpon fly for backcountry fish. Snook really like it as well. I have one sitting on my desk that has over 20 tarpon to it's credit (and it's still in good shape). They use Gamakatsu hooks that really keep a sharp edge. I buy a half dozen a year and that usually keeps me in business.

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:06 am

I am getting closer. I will post pictures. The problem is the body and head.

finatic · Post by **finatic** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:09 am

Snook712 wrote:The problem is the body and head.

Thats the whole fly!
Yeah, I'm having problems with the body the head the gills the weed guard the eyes the hook the time and when I buy one the $!

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:54 pm

Snookfinatic wrote:
Snook712 wrote:The problem is the body and head.

Thats the whole fly!
Yeah, I'm having problems with the body the head the gills the weed guard the eyes the hook the time and when I buy one the $!

My tail looks really good (and the fly's tail does too.)

finatic · Post by **finatic** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:39 pm

Snook712 wrote:
Snookfinatic wrote:
Snook712 wrote:The problem is the body and head.

Thats the whole fly!
Yeah, I'm having problems with the body the head the gills the weed guard the eyes the hook the time and when I buy one the $!
My tail looks really good (and the fly's tail does too.)

Better start buying some ES flies now and stock up!

yohan1973 · Post by **yohan1973** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:14 pm

Those look really good. I have not seen them in the shop yet.

http://www.americanflyfishing.com/retai ... ore_id=212

I might try to tie a few too...

mudfoot · Post by **mudfoot** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:50 am

The "EP Special" is at the shop Yohan.... the one's on the rack are all tied with ep fibers. That recipe on the link has wool listed for the tail material and ep for the head.

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:21 pm

I tied mine with sculpin wool for the head and epfibers for the body and tail. It is OK but not great. Next step is to use ep fibers all around.

ChrisR · Post by **ChrisR** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:17 am

How did this turn out?

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:45 am

ChrisR wrote:How did this turn out?

I went back to EP fibers for the whole fly. I am still working on it but found that by tying very small bundles of tan fibers on the top, both sides, and botom of the hook and then trimming close it gets the tightly packed effect of the EP ly around the head. It is a great fly but difficult to tie well.

Evan · Post by **Evan** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:02 pm

If you want that tightly-packed fiber look without all the hassle, I suggest using a dubbing loop. Cut the EP fibers into 1" bunches, pack a whole bunch of them into a big loop in the tying thread, then spin the $#!t out of it. Once that's done, it should look like a big, fuzzy pipe cleaner. Wrap that around the hook shank, tie it off, then trim the excess into any shape you want. Great way to get a super-dense head without all the hassle. Also works well for Tarpon Toads, bass bugs, muddlers, etc.

Snook712 · Post by **Snook712** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:31 pm

Great idea Evan. I will be trying it out soon.