Nick’s Soft Hackle…

Another great pattern from Craig Matthew’s BLUE RIBBON FLIES…

These will work on a majority of Sierra waters. I like this fly!!!

PT/TB

Nick’s SoftHackle Caddis Emerger

Celebrate Independence from All Other Flies

We challenge you to a one fly contest. Bring Nick’s Soft Hackle Caddis Emerger (maybe a couple, but no other patterns) with you the next time you fish a likely spot, like any of the rivers around West Yellowstone. We will wager that you will catch fish and plenty of them on nothing but this simple, effective pattern.

This productive soft hackle has earned a permanent place in our fly boxes. Tied by our senior guide Nick Nicklas, this English styled pattern incorporates a collar of natural partridge and flash with a natural fur body, creating the perfect classic caddis emerger.

Try a few today….

A TULE EXPERIENCE…

Me and my kids ( Michael and Ally and their significant others-Josh and Aimee) will be going up to fish the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Tule River,this Sunday, June 28. I plan, along with Aimee, to take a ton of photos which will be posted here and provide useful information on the water’s location and surroundings for those adventurous souls who might like to visit…

Great trip!!! 125  ( 2.25  fish per hr., per person) fish, I fell in up to my neck!!! We( 4 of us)   fished from 6:30 AM till 6:30 PM. Michael and I took lots of photos with my small Olympus film camera…Ally left my digital sitting in the charger…DOH…

Will post the photos A.S.A,P.!!!

After discussing this matter with those who have worked in the trade for numerous years, the general conclusion  arrived at is: that most people would never find this spot and if they did, would not return – because it is just too difficult  to Fly Fish there .

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Michael on the North Fork of the Tule River – 2003…

In the meantime, tight lines!!!

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Serendipity….

The Craig Matthew’s version. I have found these patterns, developed by Craig Matthews, to be some of the most effective patterns in my fly boxes for imitating midges, small May Flies and some Caddis. I particularly like the $3.00 Bridge Serendipity, Krystal Serendipity and The Guide Serendipity. Tying instructions for these three patterns may be found under ” Flies I have Tied” in the right hand column…

THE Serendipity

Another Classic For Your Fly Box

In Fly Patterns of Yellowstone, Volume 2, Craig and John wax lyrical about the effectiveness and timelessness of the Serendipity. They think “it is the most important nymph pattern to come on the scene in at least thirty years and maybe more.” Whether the size or the silhouette accounts for its success, the Serendipity tops our list of favorites.

In the years since the original Serendipity was developed, with its brown zelon body and trimmed deer hair head, other forms have evolved. The $3 Dip has a rusty brown thread body, and has become a go-to for everyone. The Guide Serendipity is an olive tie, and the Krystal Serendipity is of course tied with pearl krystal flash. We also have red and tan Dips to round out our collection. Each and every incarnation of the Serendipity is a popular and tempting pattern in our waters.

Try a few today….

PT/TB

Great Patterns and Tying Information…

NW FlyTyer is an incredible source of creative Fly Tying. This is one of  his ties:

The Bubble Boy

His site has a the best GLF  tying information that I have have come across to date. Check him out!!!

NWFlyTyer

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Longer Length (Fly Rods of course)…

This is a US Company that manufactures Fly Rods in longer lengths at reasonable PRICES. I picked up this information at Fly Anglers Online…I prefer longer rods for nymphing and have been using them since 1985 when the Scott Rod Co. made up a 10′, 5WT “G” Series rod for me on custom order…I wish they still did that…

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EMG Series

The EMG series of fly rods are Great Bay Rod Co.’s intermediate line of travel blanks. These blanks are finished with beautiful gloss green finish and wrapped in thread colors that perfectly match the blank allowing you, the angler, to fish for your favorite species trout, salmon or bass. With 8 models to choose from with line weights 2 to 8 cover all your fishing needs in a moderately priced rod. Cork grips are made from the highest grade cork available and are hand turned for the perfect fit. Reel seats are beautifully appointed with highly figured wood inserts. All rods are individually numbered and warranted for the life of the rod. Rod tube and bag are included with every rod in the series. REC Premium Reel Seat Select Cork Grips Stainless Steel Snake Guides Alignment Dots New for 2009 are 3 CZ Nymphing rods. All three models are 11 feet long and were designed in conjuction with Ian Colin James. The Canadian Youth Fly Fishing Team will be utilizing these new rods at the World Fly Fishing Competition in Prague in June 2009. All three of the models have a medium/fast action and the same high quality components as all other models of the EMG Series. The CZ Nymph rods come in 4 piece models and line weights 4 through 6. Ian Colin James is one of the premier fly fisherman in North America, and has garnered a world famous reputation as a fly tyer, guide and speaker. Ian was instrumental in helping Great Bay Rod Co. design the new EMG rods, working on the project for almost a year. in addition to his responsibilities as a fly tyer, guide and speaker- Ian is teaching the first fully accredited fly fishing course in Canada at Fanshawe College. MODEL                 STYLE           LENGTH     PRICE PURCHASE EMG904-2         4 PIECE 2 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-3         4 PIECE 3 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-4         4 PIECE 4 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-5         4 PIECE 5 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-6         4 PIECE 6 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-7         4 PIECE 7 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG904-8         4 PIECE 8 WGT      9′0″        $299.99         EMG1104-4       4 PIECE 4 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         EMG1104-4FB   4 PIECE 4 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         w/ fighting butt EMG1104-5       4 PIECE 5 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         EMG1104-5FB   4 PIECE 5 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         w/ fighting butt EMG1104-6       4 PIECE 6 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         EMG1104-6FB   4 PIECE 6 WGT      9′0″        $349.99         w/ fighting butt

EAST WALKER FORUM…

Well, it seems that Jim Reid, the owner of Ken’s Sporting Goods in Bridgeport, CA has finally entered the 21st. century. A forum on all things BRIDGEPORT,CA may be found here:

Ken’ s Sporting Goods FORUM

We will need this forum if they shut down the Water Reports…

Thanks Jim!!!

PT/TB

Mother’s Day…BUG…Caddis

Here is a simple Caddis (Brachycentrus ) pattern to match the Mother’s Day hatch from LoJ’s Flytying and Bugstuff… some great patterns there….

The tying instructions are on his BLOG…

And, this is a SwittersB take ( utilizing Lime Pearl Core Braid) that may be fished lower in the water column…*( click on link for properly sized photo and description)

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Here’s ‘Yer 10′4″, 3WT…

The Maxia Series of Fly Rods from Modern Flies in Italy offers this longer rod in 3wt for those among us who fish extreme…Hmmmmm…a 10′, 2wt too…

They are distributed by Siman, CZ

The rod range is here: Maxia (scroll down)

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THE AURA LARVA

This pattern is a Czech Nymph, Caddis Larva (Rhyacophila) that was tied by Andre’ Brun.

His site has the tying instructions. I like its’ simplicity and the use of an Antron ribbing accent.The same technique used on a Renegade ( See: Visiting The Madison in June?), triples the effectiveness of that pattern. Now what if you put this ribbing on a RAM Caddis? Try it on a Prince. Who first developed the use of this rib? Comment if you wish…

The TroutBum.com

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Arrowheads and sacred places….

I am putting up some photos of points made from obsidian, jasper and chert. These are arrowheads, darts and spear points that I found with Michael and Ally throughout the Southern Sierras, Owens Valley, Saline Valley, Eureka Valley and Deep Springs Valley. They will be up when the sun is shining ( It is shining NOW)…I like to use available light for my photography…

Rock Art, Southern Sierras, near Walker Pass, 1984…

Michael, 100 Meters to the right of the Rock Art, but, He ain’t talkin’, 1987…

These are SOME that we have found, I keep the broken pieces that are interesting…

These Obsidian points were used for larger game animals…

Bird and Rabbit points…the kids found a lot of these (closer to the ground)…

Jasper points, exceptionally hard to find…they are a rarity in the Owens Valley…

These are Obsidian points that are very old, the stone is not as clear ( sandblasted) as more recent points and the style is different…

I found this Obsidian point stuck in dried mud, on it’s side ( are you hearing me Dean?) in a little lake bed near…

This is a point made from Chert, it is the ONLY one I have found in the “O” Valley & I been lookin’ since 1952…possibly traded from another area?…

Another, large, older obsidian point. Found many this shape and size in an area that is now covered with water near Big Pine, CA…

Great Basin Archeology

My Brother Greg, has quite a few more that both of us found when we were kids… I’ll see if he will send me some photos.and I’ll add some stories like the time we went to Eureka Valley back in ‘57 when there were NO ROADS into the big dune at the end of the Valley…It was also possible to pick up “live” 20mm canon rounds on the ground…

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