WINSTON’S only new rod model for 2010…

Some good news for those who want a longer rod for nymphing from the makers of THE GREEN STICK…
10′, 4WT, BIIX….

Here:
Sage is for Turkey,
Winston is for Fish!
NEW GREEN STICK
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FRAN BETTERS…

One of the truly great tiers left us this past Sunday, September 6, 2009. He created a number of patterns that have served me well through the years. This pattern, THE USUAL, got me started on tying with Snowshoe Hare. Fran’s Ausable Wulff has brought me endless hours of enjoyment on the Stillwater River in [...]

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GEORGES ODIER…

When I reflect upon the joys that Fly Fishing has brought me and my time spent with my children on the water, my thoughts go back to this wonderful man. George was the first Fly Fisherman who taught me the intricate aspects of nymphing on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado in 1975. Quietly, he [...]

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Wet Flies…

When I started tying, back in ‘75, the patterns that most interested me could be found in the plates in Ray Bergman’s classic tome “TROUT”. They were wet flies. I still use them. Here is a good source for some of these classic patterns:

FETED GREEN

at: Rare and unusual

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Two Midge Patterns in the BUZZZzzzz….

From The Wyoming Fly Fisher…

Bob Dye’s PAL…(an Adrian Keeler Designed Fly)

Hook: Scud Hook or TMC2488
Bead: Peacock Glass Bead
Thread: Olive
Rib: Small black wire
Thorax: Tan UV Ice Dub

The Blue Quill Angler…
Bob Dye’s Pearl Jam # 20…

More MIDGE PATTERNS

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Tim Tollett…

For those of you who are not familiar with this guy, he runs a shop in Dillon, MT. He is a tier of legend in that area and has crafted some interesting patterns over the years which I have found to be quite useful. Here are three:
*(It appears that Frontier Anglers may be redoing their [...]

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Davy Wotton…(one of MY heros….)

I noticed that Davy Wotton will be conducting some tying classes – over at The Mountain River Journal. If one is in that area, attending might be considered. He is a true creative genius in tying, FF techniques and innovative materials.
These are some new midge patterns Davy has come up with…

Davy Wotton Master Midges click [...]

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