Brian Nelson Tuesday, December 20, 2011 The idea of using tying materials to enhance a fly pattern’s effectiveness is as ancient as the inception of fly tying. In fact, it could be argued that the practice of manipulating both old and new materials in different ways into both old and […]
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Scott Slivers Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Winter presents some of the best fishing all year. Less crowds, dry fly fishing, and you don’t need to be on the river at O’dark-thirty. What more could you ask for? When asking anglers about winter fishing, one might encounter many different opinions. There […]
Brian Nelson Friday, December 2, 2011 I had a lot of success with Magpie Nymphs. However, unlike its dry counterpart; the mosquito, a Magpie Nymph does not imitate a mosquito very well. But this got me to thinking, “What wet fly does?” Besides, the best places I knew of to […]
woo Saturday, November 26, 2011 Let’s talk about keeping your feet warm. This discussion always comes up this time of year, and a little bit of planning and foresight will really go a long way toward making your winter days on the water much more enjoyable. First, we will develop […]
Brian Nelson Wednesday, October 26, 2011 I enjoyed a lot of success as a kid one summer with a traditionally tied mosquito dry fly, but then one day it stopped working, just like that. Ah, such is trout fishing! Further observation revealed that the fish had switched to sub-surface feeding, […]
Nick Granato Thursday, September 29, 2011 Being prepared and on point while fishing for esox is paramount. Over the years here is a list of essential items that I keep accessible and ready at all times while fishing for Tiger Musky. William Joseph Hemocuts – Great for cutting leader, tightening […]
Brian Nelson Friday, September 16, 2011 Bridle Path Dressing: Hook: 10-18 TMC 205 BL or similar; a slightly curved, down-eye hook works well. Head: Spun, clipped deer or antelope hair. Wings: tie calf body wings with the tips pointing forward, towards the hook eye; spun hair forms a base […]
Dustin Carlson Saturday, August 6, 2011 This knot is useful for connecting two pieces of tippet, leader or other line materials together. It is pretty fast and easily done stream side. The line will also come out of this knot pretty straight in both directions. Lay the two butt ends […]
Dustin Carlson Monday, July 18, 2011 The Albright Knot is a very strong connection from your fly line to your leader or butt section. It can also be used to attach a fly line to backing. The strength of this knot comes from the core of the fly line being […]
Dustin Carlson Thursday, July 7, 2011 The Homer Rhode Double Overhand Loop Knot is a great variation on the basic Homer Rhode Loop Knot. This knot adds one more tightening point in the knot to keep it from slipping out. A good solid loop knot is invaluable when fishing streamers […]
Dustin Carlson Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Improved Blood Knot is great for connecting a smaller line to a larger line (like lighter class tippet to heavy shock or bite material). Double your lighter tippet over to create a loop and lay the two tag ends side-by-side, facing the opposite […]
Tying desk, dungeon, fly lair, man cave, the place you lock yourself in away from the kids and wife. What ever you call it you probably spend too much time there as do I. If you’re going to spend that much time somewhere you might as well make it a […]
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