Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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

Monday, December 29, 2014

"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.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Nickel & Starling

Nickel and Starling
Hook: Alec Jackson - High Country Soft Hackle- Nickel , Sz: 11
Thread: Veevus Red 16/0
Soft Hackle: Starling

Friday, December 26, 2014

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)

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas
May you all have a very blessed day with your families.
Warm Wishes from Floatfisher

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

"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.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

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

Friday, December 19, 2014

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
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







Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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 …….

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

"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

Monday, December 15, 2014

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

Sunday, December 14, 2014

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!

Saturday, December 13, 2014

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.

Friday, December 12, 2014

" 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. 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

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, December 8, 2014

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

Sunday, December 7, 2014

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

Thursday, December 4, 2014

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

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

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!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

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.

Monday, December 1, 2014

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