11-14-2002, 02:10 PM
Hey, Fish. I think you can get them through Sportsmans. If not, here are a couple of websites...one on the origin and another with some of the variations: [url "http://www.pistolpeteflies.com/hcf.htm"][#800080]http://www.pistolpeteflies.com/hcf.htm[/#800080][/url] [url "http://www.yagersflies.com/trout6pack.html"][#800080]http://www.yagersflies.com/trout6pack.html[/#800080][/url]
Anyone who ties flies can make them easily, by simply tying in a short length of fine wire leader or even heavy monofilament prior to wrapping the fly. You then use a small propeller spinner, available cheap through Janns Netcraft and other tackle suppliers. A small bead between the spinner and the hook serves as a bearing to make the spinner work more freely.
You can tie up your own Pistol Petes on any kind of fly. I have made variations on wooly buggers, wooly worms and a host of streamer patterns. I also use both small "in-line" blades and hammered brass or nickle Indiana or Colorado Blades. I have been making both weighted and unweighted "bait spinners" and fly spinners for many years. They really do call in the fish sometimes when they need some waking up.
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Anyone who ties flies can make them easily, by simply tying in a short length of fine wire leader or even heavy monofilament prior to wrapping the fly. You then use a small propeller spinner, available cheap through Janns Netcraft and other tackle suppliers. A small bead between the spinner and the hook serves as a bearing to make the spinner work more freely.
You can tie up your own Pistol Petes on any kind of fly. I have made variations on wooly buggers, wooly worms and a host of streamer patterns. I also use both small "in-line" blades and hammered brass or nickle Indiana or Colorado Blades. I have been making both weighted and unweighted "bait spinners" and fly spinners for many years. They really do call in the fish sometimes when they need some waking up.
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