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Showing posts with label Terrestrials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Terrestrials. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
Friday, July 29, 2016
Daily Reel...'The Bank - Ep. 4 - “Shallow Dropper - Side Sweep”'
There are a few little hints in this one as we walk a small stream that is entering summer drought and warmer temperatures. The water is still cool but fish are starting to nose into the heads of riffles, holding prime feeding and holding lies. This is the step before they find warm water cover to rest in - or leave for deeper, cooler waters. This nice brown is actively feeding, we watched it do some wide feeding swings to nymphs prior to filming. Note the discussion about why we're using a shallow dropper set-up as well as why Dave fights the fish as he does. Both are effective in these situations.
Stay tuned as we work our way through this awesome series and play a little catch up...see all of The Bank series' posts by clicking here.
Boom...Morgan
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Daily Reel...'The Bank - Ep. 3 - "Fall Subtlety on the Bow River"'
In our third episode of our ongoing series "The Bank", we are joined by Aaron Feltham of Bow River Troutfitters in Calgary. We were streamer fishing deep & heavy along the outside bend before we opted to change our tactic to something lighter and smaller on the inside subtlety. Picking off subtle seams, targeting a subtle trough with a hopper-dropper and working it thoroughly provided wonderful moments this fall afternoon. We discuss a host of considerations in regards to why we chose this feature.
Stay tuned as we work our way through this awesome series and play a little catch up...see all of The Bank series' posts by clicking here.
Boom...Morgan
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Fly Products...Allen Fly Fishing's New Fly Assortments
Allen Fly Fishing released a few new assortments of flies this week. Not only do they save you some scratch when you buy them together as opposed to individually, but they save you time in tying them yourself. Check it...
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Hopper season is an event to look forward to. If hoppers happen near your local trout stream, we don't recommend going without these.
Three of each size: 24 flies total. Comes with an AB022 fly box (may vary).
-$30.50
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Caddis is a favorite snack of trout everywhere you find them. Get dialed in to the caddis hatch with this varied assortment of effective caddis patterns.
Three of each size: 42 flies total. Comes with an AB022 fly box (may vary).
-$30.50
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Woolly buggers in all of their variations are some of the most effective patterns for just about any fresh water fish.
Three of each size: 54 flies total. Comes with an AB022 fly box (may vary).
-$45.50
Read more about the Wooly Bugger Assortment here...
The rest of the assortments can be seen on AFF's fly collections page. They range from $26.99-$51.99.
Boom...Morgan
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Daily Deal...25% Off Allen Fly Fishing Flies
Via Allen Fly Fishing:
THIS WEEK ONLY!
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Save 25% on all fly orders of $15 or more!
COUPON CODE: FEBFLY25
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Abel Reel Art Contest Finalists
Vote now by heading over to Abel Reels' Facebook page and liking your favorite. You have until December 31st to vote...so get on it! We personally love the ones by Wesley Carter (the last photo in both fresh and salt divisions).
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Freshwater Division Finalists
Saltwater Division Finalists
Junior Division Finalists
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tying Scott's Cicada
Via Ozark Fly Flinger:
Tying Scott's Cicada
Everyone has been awaiting the 2011 thirteen-year cicada hatch. It's early June now; the end of the cicada's life cycle is near; and fishing its imitations has started. There is a smaller sub-hatch that is expected again in 2015. The next regular 13-year hatch in the Ozarks will be in 2024.
I've grown up seeing annual and periodic cicadas all my life. But my first experience river fishing the periodic cicada hatch was in 1998. I missed the one in 1985, and the one in 1972 was just before I started my fly-fishing career. Most area fly anglers on the White River in May of 1998 didn't concentrate on dry fly-fishing, and they didn't think too much of the noisy bugs until they started falling out of the overhanging trees along the banks, drifting the slow, edge currents, and then disappearing in a swirl downriver. Suddenly, observant anglers were scrambling for patterns and after a week, the activity was over. Large stimulators and hopper patterns were about all we had to try. The foam bug craze had not started much yet. At that time, I came up with a quick-to-tie, oversized elk hair wing pattern with a peacock body and brown hackle that seemed to do the job. It also continued to work effectively as a general attractor through the summer months until the hoppers became active. But it lacked a good deal.
The pattern below is a closer imitation of the 13-year cicada White River anglers see, and it is easy to tie. It's my attempt at bringing several techniques from different patterns together to form an accurate silhouette, colorful imitation, and durable floating fly. I'm pleased to share it you. Please share it with others and enjoy fishing it.
Tied in green, the pattern makes a good annual cicada imitation also. These cicadas hatch later in the summer and are slightly bigger. Tie it in various colors to also make an easy hopper or cricket pattern. I elongate the body and use slightly longer legs on the hopper.
| Hook | 3x long multi-purpose hook, straight eye, size 6 (Daiichi 2461) |
|---|---|
| Thread | Black 3/0 monocord |
| Body | Black squirrel dubbed on the hook overlaid by 3mm craft foam. Cut the strip no wider than 3/8" wide x 3" long. Taper one end. Foam is doubled back to form a rounded head. |
| Underwing | Gold Flashabou-like fibers |
| Overwing | Orange elk or deer hair |
| Legs | Orange Sili Legs on bottom, black round rubber legs on top |
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Magicicada
This is probably one of the most crucial posts we'll put up this year. Read on for a guaranteed way to catch fish this year... I'll give you a little hint of what it has to do with (if you didn't read the title)...
Monday, February 25, 2013
Daily Reel...'Meet Hank Patterson! Your Fly Fishing Guide'
A little humor to get you through your Monday...
Boom...Morgan
Monday, February 18, 2013
DTT Custom Racing Stripe Foam Beetle Strips
Via Dub the Thorax:
I have a few of these beetles from a few fly swaps back with Owl Jones and let me tell you form first-hand experience, these bad boys work! They are really the only beetle pattern I will tie on when terrestrials are hot. Get you some foam and tie up your own!
I've posted these a year or so ago and I realized that I have a lot of material left so I figured I'd throw some up on the site for cheap. These are stacked foam strips, orange ends and a black center. They are perfect for tying beetles that are easily visible from the top, but all black from the bottom. They are wide enough to cover sizes 10-16. I only have six sets available. You get four 6 inch strips of foam (A total of 2 feet), which is enough to tie dozens of flies. Free Dub The Thorax sticker with purchase!. Click here to go to the fly shop and order them now. More colors coming soon.
I have a few of these beetles from a few fly swaps back with Owl Jones and let me tell you form first-hand experience, these bad boys work! They are really the only beetle pattern I will tie on when terrestrials are hot. Get you some foam and tie up your own!
I've posted these a year or so ago and I realized that I have a lot of material left so I figured I'd throw some up on the site for cheap. These are stacked foam strips, orange ends and a black center. They are perfect for tying beetles that are easily visible from the top, but all black from the bottom. They are wide enough to cover sizes 10-16. I only have six sets available. You get four 6 inch strips of foam (A total of 2 feet), which is enough to tie dozens of flies. Free Dub The Thorax sticker with purchase!. Click here to go to the fly shop and order them now. More colors coming soon.
Boom...Morgan
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
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