More Patterns…

Here are some patterns that see me through a good Spring and Summer…ENJOY!!!

Larry Kingry Caddis
HOOK: TMC 2487, 2457 or Diiachi 1120, 1130, # 12-18
THREAD: Uni 8/0 Black or Gordon Griffith’s 14/0 black
ABDOMEN: Green FlexiFloss
RIB: Chart FlexiFloss
THORAX: Ostrich, black or Dark brown
A good all-around, down, deep Caddis pattern. Kingry’s other new patterns can be viewed at [...]

Read Full Post »

Flies, JULY ‘08…not slackin’ off!!!

ROJO MIDGE
Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 , olive brown, olive, rust, red and black ( I like the way this lays down)
Hook: TMC 200R, 16-22
Bead: Ruby xsm
Gills: White Antron
Rib: XSM Chart wire
Thorax: Peacock herl
I first saw this guy on Charlie Craven’s site about two years ago. I tied some up in olive brown, black and red [...]

Read Full Post »

Brown and Partridge

This is the classic Persall’s silk (gossamer) thread and partridge. I use it when PMD’s are present. It has been a deadly pattern almost everywhere. I became particularly aware of its fish attracting characteristics on the Stillwater River in Montana just North of Buffalo Jump in late June and July
Thread: Persall’s gossamer thread dark [...]

Read Full Post »

East Walker Caddis Pupae

The East Walker Caddis Pupae is useful for tan caddis pupae. I fish this pattern deep – again, using twist-ons for weight. It works well on the swing when Hydropsyche Caddis are present.
Thread: Gordon Griffiths tan
Hook: TMC 206 BL #14,16,18
Tail/ Shellback: Brown Zelon
Abdomen: Mix – #2 Hare’s Mask & chopped cream antron
Rib: Gold wire [...]

Read Full Post »