SkagitMaster #3- Steelhead Flies–Beyond the Books
The SkagitMaster series have been leading the charge of the mainstreaming of the skagit style of Spey fishing. Vol 1 was all casts with Ed Ward, Vol 2 was the fishing and flies of Scott Howell, and Vol 3 is almost here, with the sole focus on flies. Along with tying tutorials, it looks like there will be views of flies in swim tanks and underwater in varying light conditions… SWEET!
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Damselfly- by Fredrick Hannie
It was not until recently that I found how little I knew about damselflys and their life cycle. I assumed like most of you that a damselfly layed her eggs upon or just under the surface of the water like other emergent insect species. It wasn’t until I saw a” You Tube” video that showed [...]
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Kelly Galloup’s Articulated Boogie Man- by Brian Wise
Brian Wise, Head Guide at River of Life Farm ties Kelly Galloups Boogie Man. A large articulated streamer, the Boogie Man can be tied in a range of color combos. See more from Brian here http://flyfishingtheozarks.com/ Rear Hook- Gamakatsu B10s #2 Tail: Marabou Body: Estaz Hackle: Schlappen Wing: Articulation Point – Beadalon with Glass Beads [...]
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Undamming the Elwha
Undamming the Elwha follows the journey of the Elwha River from the day it was dammed to the day it was set free once again. This KCTS Television original documentary is a co-production of KCTS Television and EarthFix. Undamming the Elwha will broadcast on KCTS 9, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Idaho Public Television. Financial support [...]
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Articles
Hell or High Water 2012- recap
April 14, 2012 The West Branch Angler & Resort played host to the 3rd annual Hell or High Water Event. This event marks the kick-off to the 2012 Catskill region season. With unseasonably warm weather, bugs and active fish didn’t wait for this event to start off 2012. The event was a full schedule of [...]
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Scientific Angler Mastery Textured Titan line
You wouldn’t drive a railroad spike with a small finishing hammer… and you don’t want to throw big streamers with a long fine taper dry fly line. The Titan has a lot of mass up front in the double taper. which allows for the delivery of big flies. You also get the ability to generate fast line speed with minimal backcast… which in non-geek-speak means less chance of crushing yourself with a large hook and more time with the fly in the water.
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SkagitMaster #3- Steelhead Flies–Beyond the Books
The SkagitMaster series have been leading the charge of the mainstreaming of the skagit style of Spey fishing. Vol 1 was all casts with Ed Ward, Vol 2 was the fishing and flies of Scott Howell, and Vol 3 is almost here, with the sole focus on flies. Along with tying tutorials, it looks like there will be views of flies in swim tanks and underwater in varying light conditions… SWEET!
Step-by-Step Tutorials
Damselfly- by Fredrick Hannie
It was not until recently that I found how little I knew about damselflys and their life cycle. I assumed like most of you that a damselfly layed her eggs upon or just under the surface of the water like other emergent insect species. It wasn’t until I saw a” You Tube” video that showed [...]
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SkagitMaster #3- Steelhead Flies–Beyond the Books
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Damselfly- by Fredrick Hannie
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How did you get started flyfishing or flytying?
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Kelly Galloup’s Articulated Boogie Man- by Brian Wise
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Undamming the Elwha
April 28, 2012 09:04
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Tim:
Nice fly Fred as usual. I will have to give it a try. -
Mark Vogt:
I was born & raised on the shore of a large lake (Detroit Lake) in NW Minnes -
GARY SOUCIE:
Oops! Now the hyperlink works. Sorry. -
GARY SOUCIE:
Where are patterns 174-183? -
Mike G:
Very nice fly. Using beads to get separation and color is genius. That Peak Rota
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SkagitMaster #3- Steelhead Flies–Beyond the Books
The SkagitMaster series have been leading the charge of the mainstreaming of the skagit style of Spey fishing. Vol 1 was all casts with Ed Ward, Vol 2 was the fishing and flies of Scott Howell, and Vol 3 is almost here, with the sole focus on flies. Along with tying tutorials, it looks like there will be views of flies in swim tanks and underwater in varying light conditions… SWEET!
Damselfly- by Fredrick Hannie
It was not until recently that I found how little I knew about damselflys and their life cycle. I assumed like most of you that a damselfly layed her eggs upon or just under the surface of the water like other emergent insect species. It wasn’t until I saw a” You Tube” video that showed [...]
Kelly Galloup’s Articulated Boogie Man- by Brian Wise
Brian Wise, Head Guide at River of Life Farm ties Kelly Galloups Boogie Man. A large articulated streamer, the Boogie Man can be tied in a range of color combos. See more from Brian here http://flyfishingtheozarks.com/ Rear Hook- Gamakatsu B10s #2 Tail: Marabou Body: Estaz Hackle: Schlappen Wing: Articulation Point – Beadalon with Glass Beads [...]
Undamming the Elwha
Undamming the Elwha follows the journey of the Elwha River from the day it was dammed to the day it was set free once again. This KCTS Television original documentary is a co-production of KCTS Television and EarthFix. Undamming the Elwha will broadcast on KCTS 9, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Idaho Public Television. Financial support [...]
Clyde’s Realistic Stonefly- by Kyle Hanna
Realistic flies can be intimidating a first glance. With more detailed step and a few unique material, they are now different that nay other flies. Kyle Hanna breaks down in detail the steps for a great realistic stonefly.
Show Us Your Fly Box #1
We recently solicited our GreenCaddis fly box customers for photos showing how they are putting their fly boxes to use. We are excited by the response that we have received and decided to open up to all of our readers. Send us photos of some of your fly boxes full of flies along with a [...]
Double Whammy- by Hans Weilenmann
Hans Weilenmann shows his great emerger pattern. The colors can be adapted to meet local hatches.
Scientific Angler Mastery Textured Titan line
You wouldn’t drive a railroad spike with a small finishing hammer… and you don’t want to throw big streamers with a long fine taper dry fly line. The Titan has a lot of mass up front in the double taper. which allows for the delivery of big flies. You also get the ability to generate fast line speed with minimal backcast… which in non-geek-speak means less chance of crushing yourself with a large hook and more time with the fly in the water.
Jose Wejebe – Spanish Fly Memorial Tribute Show
The fishing community has lost a great angler, icon, and friend. We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Jose Wejebe, host of the immensely popular saltwater fishing and fly fishing television show Spanish Fly on the Outdoor Channel. Through his show and his adventures he shared a passion for fishing that touched and [...]
Patterns 194-203
Patterns 194-203 have been added to the “Ray Bergman Collection” http://hatchesmagazine.com/blogs/Hatches/category/ray-bergman-collection/
The Zudbubbler- by Matt Zudweg
In my world, one of the best things about a warm summer is the explosive strike from a Smallmouth or Largemouth Bass to my popper. I love fishing poppers for bass, it’s nearly as exciting to me as big brown trout on dry flies. The instructions below will guide you through tying my favorite popper [...]
Hell or High Water 2012- recap
April 14, 2012 The West Branch Angler & Resort played host to the 3rd annual Hell or High Water Event. This event marks the kick-off to the 2012 Catskill region season. With unseasonably warm weather, bugs and active fish didn’t wait for this event to start off 2012. The event was a full schedule of [...]
Catskill Style Hendrickson – by Tightline Productions
Hendricksons usually mark the start of east coast/ midwest mayfly season. With a dun that spends a good amount of time on the water, the Hendricksons are a great hatch to fish. Check out this Catskill style fly. Video by Tightlines Productions check out more HERE.
Stone-A-Mite Wiggler- by Steve Wascher
I love fishing and tying “generic patterns for both inland trout, steelhead, and a variety of warmwater speices. The “Stone-A-Mite Wiggler”, when tied in a variety of sizes and color variations is able to impersonate a wide variety of aquatic insects that live in both warm and cold water environs. Materials: Hook: Daiichi #1130, Sizes [...]
Peacock Elk Hair Caddis- By In The Riffle
The Peacock Caddis is a simple version of the standard Elk Hair Caddis. The Peacock Caddis uses dark colored peacock herl for the body, instead of dubbing and hackle. The Peacock Caddis is very effective when the hatching caddis are dark in color. The Peacock Caddis also sits flush to the water. This is due to the absence of hackle fibers on the body. This make the Peacock Caddis very effective in slick water and on picky fish.
