MarabouGrisen by Westler and Orrbeck

Enjoyed this fly tying video by Westler and Orrbeck. Classy, clean and well done. Great little prawn pattern. Happy January 31st.

White Knight

White Knight

Hook: Alec Jackson Steelhead Irons, Size 3-5

Thread: UTC 70 White

Body: Veevus Silver Iridescent Braid 

Flash: Blue Flashabou

Veil: White Marabou

Head: White UV Ice Dubbing

"boring day" by JensenFlyfishing

Boring Day from JensenFlyFishing on Vimeo.

Came across this a while back on Gink & Gasoline's Facebook site, some really cool footage of 

a brown scarfing down damsel flies 1/2 way into the film, and other very nice fish in this very unassuming small stream. Worth a watch with your morning coffee.

Nickel & Starling

Nickel and Starling

Hook: Alec Jackson - High Country Soft Hackle- Nickel , Sz: 11

Thread: Veevus Red 16/0

Soft Hackle: Starling

StoneThrow

StoneThrow

Hook: Alec Jackson Steelhead Iron, Sz: 3-5

Thread: UTC 70 White

Body: Veevus Purple/ Silver Braid

Flash: Senyo's Freckled Preditor Wrap- UV Freckled Gold

Marabou Rear: Purple Marabou

Marabou Front: Orange Marabou

Head: UTC 70 Hot Orange

(Clear Cure Goo Coat over head wraps)

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

May you all have a very blessed day with your families.

Warm Wishes from Floatfisher

Photo of the Day- San Juan Shuffle

Nothing worse that a couple of guys hogging your favorite riffle and doing the 

shuffle all through it. Then they have the audacity to give you the stink-eye. What up

with that?

Stocking Stuffers- Boat Goodies

Guess I was fishing way too much and not visiting fly shop during the summer.

Have been to many lately and this weekend ran in to the Shimazaki Powder Keg, a handy little

boat version of the small vest version. This nice little "keg" holds about 2.5 -3 bottles of dry shake, the best on the market, in my opinion, just damn expensive. This nice, handy thing about this container, is you can fit your large flies in and out of it with no issues and the lid will close tightly. 

A nice stocking stuffer for the drift boat fisherman. I will take one Santa!

"The Easy Road" by Waist Deep Media

The Easy Road from Waist Deep Media on Vimeo.

Tuesday Cinema provided by Waist Deep Media. Real nice production with great sound track.

Great way to ease into the holiday week. Pour a little Bailey's and coffee this morning and enjoy.

More snow for the high country, bring it on.

HOBO Twist

Hobo Twist

Shank: 25 MM Waddington Shank

Thread: UTC 70 Black

Body: Purple UV Polar Chenille

Marabou: Black Marabou

Lady Amhurst- Natural

Head: UTC 70 FL. Orange 

Trailer- Senyo Silver Wire

Hook: Gamakatsu Sz. 4

D-Midge Fly Pattern

Had a chance to sit down and watch my good friend Dennis Miller tie a few of his signature patterns

this past Saturday at Charlie's Fly Box. Dennis is a true gentleman, and always puts on a very nice

and informative show. Along with several of his very effective patterns, Dennis tied his D-Midge Pattern, a staple in the Umpqua Fly Catalog.

If you are in the nieghborhood of the Taylor or Upper Gunnison River in the spring and summer months, you need to visit Dennis at the Willow Creek Flyshop, at Three River Resort in Almont, CO.

Dennis runs the flyshop during the summer.  

D- Midge Fly Pattern- Grey
Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 16-20
Thread: UTC 70 Grey
Bead: Size 17 Glass Bead- Grey
Tail: Grey Flouro Fibre
Body: UTC 70 Thread- Grey
Rib: Small UTC Wire- Black
Wing: Grey Flouro Fibre

 D- Midge Fly Pattern- Olive
Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 16-20
Thread: UTC 70 - Olive
Bead: Size 17 Glass Bead- Olive
Tail: Olive Flouro Fibre
Body: UTC 70 Thread- Olive
Rib: Small UTC Wire- Black
Wing: Olive Flouro Fibre

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D- Midge Fly Pattern- Purple
Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 16-20
Thread: UTC 70 Purple
Bead: Size 17 Glass Bead- Purple
Tail: Purple Flouro Fibre
Body: UTC 70 Thread- Purple
Rib: Small UTC Wire- Silver
Wing: Purple Flouro Fibre

Riverside Photo's - Old Windmill

One of my favorite old windmill's that sits on the side of the Missouri River, between Holter Dam and Wolff Creek Bridge. The weathered character the metal takes on with the rust and fading of the paint.

This was also the inspiration for Old Windmill Malbec, that we stomped several years ago, as a part

of Floatfishers Cellars wines. We have another crop of grapes that have been picked, stomped and are settling now, hope to be bottling in the next few months.

Stay tuned for the next batch …….

"Blue Bayou " Twist

Blue Bayou

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 16/18

Thread: UTC 70 White

Bead: Lucent Blue Tungsten

Collar: Montana Fly Good- Chartreuse Collar

Tail: Coq De Leon

Body: Veevus Blue Halo Tinsel

Rib: Lagartun Small Wire

Simple Hare

Simple Hare

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-16

Thread: UTC 70 Tan

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers

Body: AZ Dubbing- Hares Ear

Rib: B/R Copper Wire

Solitude of a Winter Float

Although I am not ready for winter to set in for the next few months, I do enjoy the occasional 

chance to break the boat out to enjoy the cool winter float. The peace and solitude of the river all

to ourselves, people looking extremely crazy at us as we slide the boat down the launch to the water.
Never stop, keep on keepin' on!

Wire Pheasant Tail

Wire Pheasant Tail

Hook: Nymph Hook, Size # 14-16

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Thread: Brown UTC 70

Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers

Abdomen: Pheasant Tail

Rib: Small Copper Wire

Thorax: B/R Copper Wire

Wing Case: Pheasant Tail

Collar: Purple UV Ice Dubbing

Fishing Skies

I miss the summer Fishing Skies that are provided in the late afternoons. This sight

was provided from the summer fires in Canada this summer while we were fishing on the 

Blackfoot River, colors like this are hard to reproduce.

" No Clear Line" by Zachary Ellis and Joshua Leal

No Clear Line from Fly First Cast on Vimeo.

A very nice little video short and great little sound track to accompany the fishing.

Have a nice tall Bailey's and coffee and enjoy. 

Claret & Orange

Claret & Orange

Alec Jackson # 3 

 UTC 70 White, FL. Orange UTC 70

Veevus Iridescent Silver Braid

Claret Marabou (three layers)

Orange Marabou (three layers)

2 Strands Orange Krystal Flash

Orange Ostrich

Orange Guinea

Monday's Twist - Floatfisher's Marabou

FLOATFISHER'S MARABOU

HOOK: ALEC JACKSON- STEELHEAD IRON # 5

THREAD: UTC 70 White / UTC Fl. Pink

Tail / Mid / Head Marabou: Lilac Blue Marabou

Mid Sections: FL. Pink Marabou

Head: UTC 70 Fl. Pink Thread

Lizard Caddis

Lizard Caddis

Hook: Alec Jackson, North Country , Size 11-13

Thread: Veevus 8/0 Tan

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Dubbing: Senyo's " Lizard" ,  Fusion Dubbing

Hackle: Trouthunters Premium Tan CDC

Collar: Brown UV Ice Dubbing

Blue WackaMo

Blue WackaMo

Hook: Alec Jackson, Size 3

Thread: White UTC 70, UTC 70 Black

Body: 2 strands Veevus Blue Mini Braid, 

1- Strand Small Lagartun Silver Wire Twisted 

Flash: Medium Blue Polar Chenille

Hackle: Blue Hackle

Guinea: Baby Blue Guinea

Rear View

While always looking ahead to the next adventure, it is neat to reflect of rivers recently floated, fish caught, interesting folks met along the way, and all the great photo's to document the crazy ride.

If you haven't, get out now and enjoy, if you are Keep On Keepin' On!

Fly Patches

Every patch takes on a little different look as time goes on. Rivers and water dictate the flies that 

will warm your patch.

Low Water Steelhead Tie

I came across this fly in while traveling in Washington earlier this summer, it looked so good, took 

a photo and wanted to twist a few up this winter. My apologies to the originator as I have looked everywhere for the pattern , only to come up dry. Shoot me a note if someone knows the originator and name.

low water steelhead

Hook: TMC 777SP, Sz, 4-6

Thread: UTC 70 White / UTC 70 Black (head)

Body: Veevus Metalic Silver Tinsel / Veevus Metalic Purple Tinsel

Rib: B/R Silver Wire

Thorax: Caddis Green UV Ice Dubbing

Flash: Purple Ice Wing / Plum Ice Wing

Hackle: Blue Doctor Guinea 

Head: UTC 70 Black Thread

Resin: Clear Cure Goo