This is a pattern that just screams for additional research, refinement and creativity…right now, it is what it is…The diving female Baetis actually crawls down rock, boulders, dead falls , protruding detritus and probably, the exposed wader legs of fly fisherman into the water and under rocks to lay their eggs clusters. After mating in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Madison River MT’
MADISON MAULER…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, Tiers I like, tagged Gudebrod Thread, Korean Bakery, Madison Mauler fly pattern, Madison River MT, Mustad 3906b hooks, Mustad hooks 94842 up eye, Purple Ice Dub, SLF Prism, Spring attractor fly pattern, The Flies of Yellowstone, Yellowstone fly patterns on October 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is a fly pattern that I discovered on The Flies of Yellowstone…it is tied by the locals and, from it’s moniker, seems to have stirred things up on the Madison River…It reminds me of something I saw in a Korean bakery when I was out with the kids, the other night…I like checking out [...]
Epeorus albertae…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, Fly Fishing Gear & Links, My fly fishing story, tagged "Pink Lady" fly pattern, $3.00 Bridge MT, Crinckled Zelon, Epeorus albertae, Epeorus emerger, Epeorus Spinner, Flop Over fly pattern, July and August Madison River, Madison River MT, Royal Wulff Cripple Fly Pattern, Sunset Madison River MT, SureFire Flashlights, White Zelon on July 25, 2010 | 4 Comments »
This is probably the most beautiful May Fly that I have ever seen. It is an important insect on Southwestern Montana rivers in July-August. In particular, it is very significant on the Madison River …around $3.00 Bridge… Epeorus albertae, from BugGuide… Craig Matthews has probably done investigative research, from a fly fisherman’s perspective, than anyone. [...]
GLIMMER BAETIS NYMPH…
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, My fly fishing story, tagged Baetis Hatches in the Fall, Baetis Nymphs, Black Krystal Flash, Daiichi 1560 Hooks, Flashabou Opal Accent Mirage, Glimmer Baetis Nymph, Lagartun 74 Denier Thread, Madison River MT, Olive Partridge Fibers, Olive Pheasant Tail, Owens River CA, SLF Prism Dubbing Brown/Olive on July 17, 2010 | 5 Comments »
So… I am working on some new Baetis for Fall…This one is made from these materials…It is a pattern that works best on bright, sunny days…when the Bateis hatch is jammin’…but, only for a short while…I am using Lagartun 74 Denier thread in Olive… off the spool, it ties flatter than any thread I have [...]
MORE Montana…
Posted in Family fly fishers, My fly fishing story, Outdoor Family Photos, Outdoor Family Photos IV, tagged $3.00 Bridge, Boulder River MT, Channels section Madison River, Ennis MT, fly fishing, Fly Fishing around Yellowstone, fly fishing photos, kids fly fishing, Madison River MT, Madison River Valley, Montana Hana's, O'Dell Creek, River Photos, Stillwater River, Upper Boulder River MT, Varney Bridge MT on May 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
My Daughter Nadia came across these photographs ( and a lot more) that I did not know I had. These are a mixed bunch of our visits to Montana through the years…I LOVE that state… The Fly Fisherman Statue in Ennis, MT… The Channels Section of the Madison River at sunset…Ally’s apparition appears in the [...]
Here they be….
Posted in FLIES I HAVE TIED, tagged Absarokee MT, Fly Patterns and photos, Graphic Caddis, Madison River MT, Owens River CA, Serendipity Fly Patterns on May 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Owens Serendipity Hook: TMC 5262, #12-18 Thread: Gordon Griffithh’s 14/0, Benichi 12/0, Uni 8/0 – Black Abdomen: 1/3 hank Brown Zelon, 1/3 hank Olive (DK) Zelon 1 strand Peacock Krystal Flash, 1 strand Rusty Brown Krystal Flash (twist together, wrap forward). Wing: White Zelon I was goofing around one day with some old, unused Mustad [...]








