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(Little Inyo Win. Stone)…#16-#18… Or, one of those obscure little bugs that I pursue -  often overlooked by the Fly Fisherman…but, never by the Trout…these little guys were first observed in 1987, about a mile and a half above where my two favorite Bozos are standing… Ally and Michael in the creek – studies and [...]

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A little trip out beyond the “ORANGE CURTAIN” to pick up some materials to complete the Caddis series I am currently working on… and, I came across some interesting hooks that will be showing up here soon… Intended for Midges…however, I see other applications… I like this “slow curve” hook style for Caddis larvae and [...]

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The following patterns, for the most part, represent Caddis Larva that I encounter on waters here in California and some other Western locations visited with my crew…The first three are simple larva that were designed by Dave Hughes. They are easy to tie and function for the novice or old FF geezer ( like myself)…Much [...]

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So I have completed seven additions to the Spring BWO/BAETIS arsenal for the Eastern Sierras and beyond. Most of the bugs I encounter in the Baetis complex, this time of year, run to lighter earth tone colors including: tan, light olive, grey and light brown. Most are in the #16 -# 20 size range. As [...]

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I would not find myself catching very many of these…PT, on Reverse Creek, June Lake loop, CA…1954… If I did not, in due course, invest some time in reading and learning what some of the great tiers are up to. Skip Morris is one of my favorites. His new book, which came out in late [...]

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I do not frequently use dubbing wax, but when I do… OVERTON’S “WONDER WAX”… This is the best dubbing wax I have ever come across. All one has to do, is lightly wax the thread and pass it over a pile of dubbing. The dubbing…leaps on the thread. It was first introduced around 1975 and [...]

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OK, I’m going to give this a shot. I have not done this before, but…if it works, maybe SOME MORE…??? SLOPE CADDIS tying tutorial… Basic info: HOOK: Gamakatsu C-16B. #16-#18 THESE HOOKS MAY BE ORDERED FROM: GAMAKATSU ONLINE STORE MADISON RIVER FISHING CO. FEATHER -CRAFT FLY FISHING THREAD: Gordon Griffiths 14/0 Sheer Tan and White [...]

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Andy Baird ties small flies, something that is just not within my limited capabilities…. This is a #32 spinner… For his creations, please visit: Small Fly Funk PT/TB

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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 [...]

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In the next couple of weeks, I will put up some streamer patterns and leech patterns. That will be followed by a bunch of Midge patterns including JuJuBees, Virals, Poison Tungs and some easy and really neat soft hackles using starling feathers, wire and Krystal Flash. Look for additional stories on the Owens Valley and [...]

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