Tuesday, December 31, 2013

After-Christmas Soft Hackle

Soft Hackle
Hook: TMC C300, Sz. 12-14
Thread: Chartreuse 8/0
Abdomen: Lagartun's Mini Flat Braid- Chartreuse
Rib: Hot Orange B/R Wire
Hackle: Partridge

#11 Commandment - THOU SHALL NOT SLED

Just getting ready for the upcoming ESPN X Games. I will be in the X-Treme Sledding division, for 
old fat guys. Nothing better than rock hard snow, slick hard plastic and a really steep down hill run.
I guess I was just feeling a little left out by my buddy Fishspotter and wife Darlene, who are always hitting the slopes (upright).
Notice the form, One handed rodeo style. I think I lasted 8 seconds!
 Medic! 911! Someone call for help!
 Most of the judges awarded 9.9's for pure style. 
I think I will stick to rowing the boat and fishing.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Rusty Spinner

rusty spinner
hook: tmc 101, sz. 14-18
thread: rusty brown 8/0
tail: tan micro fibbets
abdomen: rusty brown super fine dry fly dubbing
wing: white flouro fiber

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Mercer's Swing


Mercer's Swing Nymph
Hook: TMC 3761 or 2499, Sz. 12-16
Thread: Camel Uni 8/0
Body: Camel Uni 8/0
Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash
(coat of Clear Cure Goo for durability)
Thorax: Brown UV Ice Dubbing
Bead: Black Tungsten
Antron Yarn: Brown Antron
Soft Hackle: Natural Partridge

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Fire Bead Scud

Fire Bead Scud
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 12-16
Bead: Fl. Orange Tungsten Bead
Thread: Grey 8/0
Body: Dark Sow Scud Dubbing
Hackle: Grey Whiting Hen


Friday, December 27, 2013

Photo of the Day- "Golden Paradise"


CC Shimmer Stone


It's getting to be that time to tie some bigger nymphs and stones, since the days are getting longer
fishing season is not that far away. Time to think stone's.
CC Shimmer Stone
Hook: TMC 300, Sz. 6
Hook: TMC 300, Sz. 6-10
Bead: Copper Tungsten
Lead: .020 Lead
Thread: Brown 6/0
Tail: Black Goose Biot
Body: Black Med. D Rib
Thorax: Golden Brown Cactus Chennille
Legs: Indian Brown Hen
Collar: Golden Brown UV Ice Dubbing
Antenae: Black Goose Biot

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Bishop's Dynamite-

Bishop's- Dynamite
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16
Thread: 8/0 Black Veevus
Bead: Black Tungsten
Tail: Split Pearl Krystal Flash
Tag: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel
Body: 8/0 Black Veevus 
Rib: Green Krystal Flash
Thorax: Back: Black UV Ice Dubbing, Front: Caddis Green UV 
Ice Dubbing

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas from Floatfisher

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Floatfisher fish camp. 
May you share this special day with the loved ones in your life.

Momma, There really is a Santa!!!


Got up early ran out of the bedroom to find out that Santa did come, mine and Ms. Floatfishers stocking was stuffed with all that we could ask for. A trip to the OP, flyfishing for steelhead next month.
This will be our first adventure to the area of the United States and looking very much forward to it.
As so many other fisherman, this species is on everyones "bucket list" , and we will hopefully be able to check it off. 
Thanks Santa, the cookies worked!!

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Christmas Eve Trico

Trico
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 16-18
Thread: 14/0 Black Veevus
Tail: 3- White Flouro Fibre Stands
Body: 14/0 Black Veevus
Wing: White Flouro Fibre 
Thorax: Stalcup's Micro Trico Dubbing

Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas Chubby

As we prepare for the week of Christmas festivities, I offer you the Christmas Chubby.
May your flybox's be filled with foam fun.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Saturday, December 21, 2013

The Bruise

The Bruise
Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz. 4
Thread: Black 6/0
Tag: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire
Body: Black STS Tri Lobal Dubbing
Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire
Flash Hackle: Purple Ice Flash
Hackle: Black American Hen

Friday, December 20, 2013

Juan's Sniper Baetis

Juan's Sniper Baetis
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-18
Thread: Rusty Brown 8/0
Tail: Indian Hen Fibers
Abdomen: Rusty Brown 8/0 Thread
Rib: X-Small Black Uni Wire
Wing Case: 16 Strands Brown Flouro-Fibre
Thorax: Rusty Brown 8/0 Thread
Legs: Brown Flouro-Fibre- 8 Strands each side

Some of us never grow up!

Fireworks bring out the "little kid" in all of us. We just cannot leave fire and things that
go boom alone. Here's to never growing up!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

BK's Combo Softy

BK's Combo Softy
Hook: Alec Jackson North Country #11
Thread: 6/0 Black / Red Combo
Hackle: Natural Partridge

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Aqua Man- Steelhead Version

Aqua Man- Steelhead Version
Hook: TMC 777, Sz. 6-8
Thread: Black 6/0 
Body: Veevus Aqua Halo Tisnel
Rib: Small Lagartun's Silver Wire
Hackle: Small Light Blue Schlappen
Collar: Lt: Blue Guinua 
Head: Black 6/0 - Laquerd

Good River Folk

Sometimes you need to buddy to have a cold beer after fishing, tell a few fish in' stories too, hell 
one who enjoys a good cigar. PJ's your guy. Good River folk, good fisherman. A nod of gus to ya!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Fish Skull Streamer

Fish Scull Streamer
Hook: Gamkatasu SL15, Sz: 1
Thread: Lagartun X Strong
Bottom 1: White Bucktail
Bottom 2: White Bucktail
Flash: few stands Pearl Flashabou
Top: Blue Buck Tail
Head: Fish Skull- Silver Skull with eyes

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Combo Thread Midge

Combo Thread Midge
Hook: Alec Jackson North Country # 11
Thread: Black / Red Combo Thread

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Messy Caddis

Messy Caddis
Hook: Gamakatsu C12U, Sz. 10
Thread: Grey 8/0
Body: Tan UV Ice Dubbing
Rib: Small Lagartun's Silver Wire
Thorax: Orange Sow Scud Dubbing
Soft Hackle: Partridge

Friday, December 13, 2013

Throwing Dries

Since its been so cold, i decided to pull up a little early summer time photo of the magnificent Rio Grande River, it is too bad the river depends so much on our valuable asset. It is such a beautiful river to float. 

Hot Orange Soft Hackle

Hot Orange and Partridge
Hook: TMC C300BL, Sz. 12-16
Thread: Hot Orange 8/0
Body: Spirit River Hot Orange Wire Small (Wrap Rough)
Hackle: Brown Partridge
Head: Hot Orange 8/0

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

"Stalking the Fish" by Brian Kuchynka

"Stalking the Fish" by Brian Kuchynka

Floatfisher's Shimmer Head

Shimmer Head
Hook: Gamakatsu SC15- 1/0
Head: Fish Skull- Fish Mask #7
Body: Ice Dub Simmer Fringe
Three Layers in Dubbing Loop-
Back- UV Steelie Shimmer Fringe, Middle- UV Pearl Shimmer Fringe
Front- UV Steelie Shimmer Fringe

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

Floatfisher's HP Wire Nymph

Floatfisher's HP Wire Nymph
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16
Bead: Gold Tungsten
Thread: Black 8/0
Tail: Black Goose Biot
Abdomen: Spirit River Hot Purple Wire (Rough Wrap)
Wing Case: Lagartun's Pearl Mini Braid
Thorax: custom mix- Callibaetis/ Purple UV Ice Dubbing
Legs: Indian Hen
Collar: Callibaetis/ Purple UV Ice Dubbing

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Photo of the Day- "Bigsky Country Sunset"

"Bigsky Country Sunset" 

Chartreuse and CDC

Chartreuse and CDC
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-18
Thread: Uni Mono Clear and Fine
Body: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel
Hackle: Trouthunter Premium Yellow CDC
Collar: Caddis GreenUV Ice Dubbing

Saturday, December 7, 2013

"River View"


HIV Blu Wing

HIV Blu Wing
Hook: TMC 100 BL, Sz. 14-16
Thread: Veevus 10/0 Olive
Tail: Dun Micro Fibbets
Abdomen: Synthetic Quill Body Wrap- BWO
Thorax: BWO Superfine Dubbing
Parachute Hackle: Olive Saddle Hackle
Parachute Post: Fl. Red Calf Tail

Friday, December 6, 2013

Winter Hardware

It's not far away from the time of year when the "winter hardware" kicks in and starts working real well. All though many frown on using bacon and eggs, they certain produce in there given waters.

Lavender and CDC

Lavender and CDC
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-18
Thread: Uni Mono Clear and Fine
Body: Lagartun Lavender Flat Mini Braid
Hackle: Trouthunter Premuim Yellow CDC
Head: Uni Mono Clear and Fine

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Photo of the Day- "Knotted Mess"

"Knotted Mess" by brian kuchynka

BK's- Mini LEECH

BK's Mini LEECH
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 6-10
Bead: Black Tungsten 
Thread: 6/0 Black
Tail: Black Marabou
Tail Flash: Royal Blue Flashabou
Body: Black Glimmer Leech Wrap

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Last of the Season


Squirrorange by Floatfisher

Squirrorange
Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz. 2-6
Thread: Black UTC 140
Rear Tag: Orange Floss
Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire
Body: STS Black Tri-Lobal Dubbing
Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire
Hackle: Black Hen Saddle
Wing: Black Dyed Squirrel Tail

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

"Trout Skin" by Brian Kuchynka

Limited Edition "Trout Skin" by Brian Kuchynka

Lavender and CDC

lavender and cdc
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 16-18
Thread: Uni Clear and Fine Mono
Body: Lavender Lagartun Flat Mini Braid
Collar: Yellow Trouthunter Premuium CDC

Monday, December 2, 2013

coq tail nymph

coq tail nymph
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16
Bead: Gold Tungsten
Thread: Brown 8/0
Tail: Coq De Leon
Body: Az. Dubbing- Lt. Hares Ear
Thorax/ Collar: Az Dubbing Dark Hares Ear
Rib: B/R Copper Wire

Floatfisher Photo Showing

 Once again, I am very fortunate to have my photo's hanging for show and SALE in Salida, CO at Benson's Tavern and Beer Garden. I will have a rotating show from Thanksgiving through early summer. Mainly fly fishing related however there are a few selected local shots. 
 When in town Floatfisher's work can be seen at both Benson's Tavern and The Fritz Restaurant. A special shout out to Brett, Grant and Dwight for making this happen. Cheers fella's.
The purchase of any Floatfisher works also produces a donation of 10% to the Salida Boy and Girls Club. What a great way to start your holiday shopping. 

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Photo of the Day- " Hatch on the Missouri"

Sometimes a picture will remind you of a great day on the river. This particular photo is courtesy of the fabulous Missouri River. On this god awful day, the fishing was unbelievable, but soon after we launched it started to rain, and rain, and rain, and finally quite at dinner, around 7:00 pm. Wet, cold and ready for a scotch, the day was notched in the journal as one remembered, many fish to the net and great ribs at Issacks.