Along with October Caddis, it is approaching that time of year when Baetis/BWO’s become the dominant (Mayfly) species that begin to hatch in early Fall. They decline in activity as temperatures fall dramatically and then, magically reappear on warmer, overcast days during the Winter. Spring brings them back in force… On the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Craig Matthews’
Baetis…Redux…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, tagged Ally's Grandmother, Ally's Mom, Baetis, Baetis fly patterns, Blue Winged Olive fly patterns, BWO, BWO Adults, BWO Emergers, BWO Nymphs, Charlie Craven, Craig Matthews, East Walker River Fly Patterns, Eastern Sierra Fly Patterns, Emerger Yarn, Flies for Fall, Hot Creek Fly Patterns, Jean Marie Hon, Olives fly patterns, Owens River Fly Patterns, Small Flies, Susan Hayward, TMC 2488H hooks, Zelon on August 31, 2009 | 2 Comments »
OUTRIGGER CADDIS…
Posted in Tiers I like, tagged Blue Ribbon Flies, Caddis dry fly, Craig Matthews, David Sloan, new fly patterns, Outrigger Caddis, Yellowstone fly patterns on August 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Another winner from Craig Matthews and Blue Ribbon Flies. The tier is David Sloan, a guide from California.The under wing is Flex Wing from Montana Fly Co. The body is Larva Lace or Stalcups’ Tubing or D Rib. The head appears to be a wrapped foam strip (Razor or Evazote -around hackle) [...]
SLF Prism and Zelon Dubbing…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, Tiers I like, tagged attractor patterns, Blue Ribbon Flies, Craig Matthews, Dean Endress, dubbing materials, Fishermans Spot, Fly Fishing Yellowstone, fly patterns, matching the hatch, nymph patterns, Robo PT nymph, SLF Prism, Yellowstone National Park, Zelon Dubbing on August 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
These are two interesting dubbing materials that I use when creating some of my fly patterns:
SLF PRISM:
and Zelon Dubbing:
SLF Prism was introduced in 2007 by Wapsi and Zelon dubbing is only available through Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone.
SLF Prism has found its’ way into many of the classic attractor nymphs or searching flies I [...]
Emergence Dubbing…
Posted in Tiers I like, tagged Craig Matthews, Dubbing, Emergence Dubbing on July 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Craig Matthews hypes this. I have been using this product from Nature’s Spirit for years: IT IS GREAT STUFF!!!
Fly Tying Material of the Week
Unique Materials for Effective Patterns
Emergence Dubbing
One of Our Favorites from Nature’s Spirit
Nature’s Spirit has had numerous requests to add a product that [...]
Nick’s Soft Hackle…
Posted in Some Masters, tagged Blue Ribbon Flies, Caddis patterns, Craig Matthews, Nicks soft Hackle, Soft Hackle Caddis on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
A Midge, Two Stones and Caddis…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, tagged Antron, Caddis Emergers, Caddis flies, Caddis Pupa, Craig Matthews, Gary La Fontaine, Midge Patterns, Zelon on February 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The BWO’s/Baetis instructions are finished. They may be found below (on the following page)…Good tying!!!
Hot Spot Midge:
Thread: Gordon Griffith’s , Black 14/0
Hook: TMC 2487, Daiichi 1130, #18-22
Abdomen: Wapsi Ultra 70, Black
Rib: X-Fine Largutan wire, Gold or Copper
Shuck: Pearl Krystal Flash
Thorax: Danville 6/0 Fl. Orange Thread – (coat with Aquaflex)
Bead: Copper or Gold
I tied these up [...]
A Few Good Source Books…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, tagged Dave Hughes, Allen McGee, Craig Matthews, Bob Marriotts, Feathercraft, Jim Schollmeyer, Ted Leeson, Rick Hafele on February 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
These have helped me with my material finding, identification , techniques and matching…they are also great reading!!!
Exceptional Soft Hackle Guide:
Once a year, I wait with baited breath for Craig’s catalogue:
Bob Marriott’s is a mecca…:
EXCELLENT!!!:
Shane Stalcup is ahead of the curve on materials and tying…:
A MUST read…:
The BOOK on emergers…:-)
PT, East Walker River, Bridgeport, CA,,,gettin’ ready [...]
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FLYJUNKIESFLYFISHING- the DARK MAGGIE... October 18, 2009Well It's Now Fall, and for a great many of us, Our Thoughts turn to pursuing Steelhead. Steelhead can be caught most every month in some River out West, but here in California, Fall and Winter are the prime times for Steelhead making their epic journeys up Rivers from the Ocean. I haven't targeted Steelhead in a number of years and This Year the u […]noreply@blogger.com (Dean Endress)
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- Fall Makes Us Beg for More Time…Yet Another Go Around November 29, 2009“Fishing in the Fall always brings out the melancholy side of me (okay it doesn’t take much to do that). I can’t help but to think, “Is this the last trip of the year?” We can’t know the span of our days or the number of casts that we have left. As I get [...]SwittersB
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- Christmas Books November 24, 2009I thought I would make a few posts about Christmas books – in these deep dark winter (and lets not talk about the rain) nights thoughts turn from fishing (unless you are a bit crazy) to a spot of fly tying or even thoughts on tactics for the next season. So here [...]Alistair
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- Got Permit?? October 21, 2009Colin Taylor with a 20 lb.+ Permit caught on the fly last week.Colin is one of the top guides for Bucking Rainbow Outfitters in Steamboat Colorado.nickw@flycurrents.com (Nick W)
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- TSB November 29, 2009Trailing Shuck & BiotHook: Kamasan B175 #14Thread: Moser Powersilk 10/0, oliveHackle: Hen, badgerTail / shuck: Zelon, mayfly brown, sparseAbdomen: Turkey biot, oliveThorax: Seal sub, amber(Materials in the order they are tied in)~Davedave.wiltshire1@googlemail.com (Dave Wiltshire)
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- Tightloop George November 26, 2009Si-a tras CATALOG Cei care au avut ocazia sa vada lansete facute de George cred ca au fost placut impresionati de calitatea finisajelor si performantele lor, cel putin eu am fost, cei care l-au cunoscut stiu ca este un perfectionist. Pentru cei care nu au vazut creatiile lui si nu numai cateva poze :Bucle la fel de stranse :Mai multe poze si info : http://ti […]chill_george@yahoo.com (George Lucian Pamp)
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- Its Mount Shasta November 29, 2009Yesterday, I showed a photo of Mount Shasta in northern California. This started as a pretty standard landscape photo of Mt Shasta, which is mandatory while travelling past on highway 101. Here is the procedure: Pull this into Photoshop Elements Make your exposure and color adjustments, and any touching up you want to do. Copy All (ctrl-A & ctrl-C for [. […]WhiskeyCreek
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- November 22nd, Fortunate Son November 23, 2009Approximate arrival onstream: 9:00am. 100% clean and clear flows containing the same spooky trout, same as the last time I was here just less than a week ago. I wanted another crack at the fish in this stream, this time I came armed with another brain to bounce ideas off. The word for the day would be [...]winonaflyfactory
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- Avisamos… September 30, 2009Nos vamos por un tiempo, pero le dejamos una linda imagen para que nos recuerden… Posted in Imagenes / Images Tagged: fly fishing blonde, fly fishing girloldsmugglerflyfishing
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- November Flies of the Month November 20, 2009Howdy, This month’s flies include an old standby and a Riverwood creation. Both are effective most anytime of the year for their respective target species. Trout Fly of the Month – November Scud Recipe Hook: Curved Nymph size 10-14 Thread: Olive Body: Olive Dubbing Shellback: Scud Back strips Rib: Heavy Wire Legs: Partridge, Pheasant or Grouse F […]dcarp
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- Array November 26, 2009Towards the end of a long year it's good to find new energy and creative spirit. Anish Kapoor at the RA, London thrilled me.The photography here isn't great... but you should get a good steer on what I'm trying to do.I use a simple compact digital to crop this...to this...This fly could cover both pupa and emerger: simple, quick, robust but as […]noreply@blogger.com (Andy Baird)
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- Defintion # 1: SNOWCLUMPING November 24, 2009Snowclumping:The act of walking on freshly fallen snow with felt-bottom wading shoes. The snow accumulates on one's soles so that the angler gains 3"-6" in height via large, attached clumps of intact snow.We received our first significant amount of snow last Friday, November 13th. It is here to stay and the ski resorts love it. I connected wit […]cyberfly@cyberfly.com (Frank R. Pisciotta)
- Defintion # 1: SNOWCLUMPING November 24, 2009
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