The Shipmans Buzzer

Dave Cammiss — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:37:51 +0000

This fly pattern was originated by Dave Shipman over 20 years ago. The original pattern was tied using white antron to make the fly float on an even keel in the surface film, imitating the midge emerging from its nymphal shuck. In recent years, CDC., because of its excellent floating properties, has become more popular. The antron is the cheaper option without sacrificing floatability but foam is also an alternative for larger flies.

The body is best tied with seals fur in claret, red, orange, olive or ginger. Do not be afraid to try different colours. The rib is pearl tinsel tied in fine or medium widths.

Once the fly has been finished and the varnish on the head is dry gently stroke the seals fur with Velcro stick or pick out fibres with a dubbing needle.

The fly can be fished on a floating line, individually or in a team of three when the trout are feeding on flies emerging from the surface. I have found that a static fly is often better during the day but a slow retrieve gets more reaction as the night closes in.

Hook - Light weight. long shank sizes 10, 12, and 14.
Tying Thread - Brown or claret.
Body - Seals fur. Red, claret, olive, and ginger.
Rib - Pearl/ Holographic tinsel, medium or fine.
Tail / Wing - White Antron, CDC., Foam or Dapping Floss.

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The Buzzer

Dave Cammiss — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:25:23 +0000

This fly is the number one in my fly box. There is rarely a days fishing goes by without this little beauty being on my leader. It is easy to tie and uses the bare minimum of materials. The very basic fly can be tied using only a hook, black tying thread and silver wire with a couple of coats of clear varnish.

You can paint on fluorescent orange wing buds on the thorax, or tie in orange floss strips instead, you can tie in fluorescent red or green tying thread at the tail . All small trigger points designed to catch the eye of the trout.

The other colours you can tie, and all have their day, are as follows. Olive, red , orange and brown. There is also a slimmed down version known as the skinny buzzer usually in black or brown.

Materials

Hook Buzzer 10, 12, 14. (Kamasan B100 for skinny and Roydlures for heavy.
Body Black tying thread.
Thorax Black tying thread
Rib Silver wire
Breathers (Optional)
White floss

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