Hatch Special Edition Reel

Ordered on delivered in time to fish for October. In and to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Hatch has been fantastic at supporting wonderful and extremely beneficial causes. I could not pass up the opportunity to add this to our collection of Hatch reels.

Hatch has made a batch of Limited Edition Bright Dip Pink Reels with pink gloss paint fill

to raise funds for Casting for Recovery and Stripping for a Cure. Both non-profits offer incredible support for cancer patients through recover fly fishing programs, retreats, and distributing funds to research institutes in the Upper Rockies.

SEASONS IN WYOMING by One Reel Media House

Oh, sure stinks the fishing season is winding down. An older video I came across

with some really nice camera work. Also my favorite stretch of river , always beautiful and full

of healthy brown trout.

Ice Hare's Ear Fly Pattern by Fly Fish Food

Ice dubbing strikes again in another fly. Although not a new pattern, it has been around and

tied in so many variations one cannot count. Because I love the characteristics of ice dubbing

this fly is a winner in my book and sure to be a hit.

Ice Hares Ear - Olive Brown
Hook: Daichi 1260 , Sz: 14-16
Bead: 2.8 MM, Black Nickel
Weight: Lead free wire - .015
Thread: 8/0  Black
Tail: Black Pheasant Tail 
Rib: Dyed Pearl Flashabou
Counter Rib: Mono Thread
Thorax and Abdomen: Ice Dubbing- Olive Brown
Wing Case: Fino Skin- Black
Resin: Loon Fluorescing

Randoms #81

Alaskan morning sky 

Elvira Streamer 

 One of the prettiest tails in the water.

Winter and Fall secrets

Providence by Confluence Films

Since we are getting close to winter, it is that time when the fly-fishing movies, fundraisers and winter gatherings start to take place. The kickoff of the season was Providence by Confluence Films, chronicling their expedition back down to the Indian Ocean and atoll of Providence, after it was closed to all tourism and live aboard vessels for 6 years or so due to piracy.

A three day voyage to the fishing grounds from Mehe' , and then ten splendid days of catching fish many of us would and probably will never hear of or see unless on films or magazines.

The setting was magnificent as one could imagine, as they were the only ones out in the entire atoll fishing for GT's, barracudas, groupers, shark, trivially, and many other species of fish.

The movie was fantastic, and since we will be fishing with Jim Klug the producer of the movie in a week or so, it will be very interesting to discuss a couple of items of the movie. 

Here is a short trailer for the movie, check it out, also get out and see it, what else you got to do..

       

The Tri-Divide Cutthroat Ride- the Provo Bros.

Known mainly for the insane skiing and snowboarding video shorts, Ian and Neil also do

a pretty mean job of putting together a story line and shooting some nice footage in some 

nice locals. This one caught my eye because , well cutthroats are near and dear to my heart.

Tri-Divide captures their quest to catch three different species of cutthroat in the Utah

area, mixing the love of high altitude, fat-tire biking, camping and fly-fishing. Pour a cup of java,

and enjoy this nice little film.

Thin Mint by Greg Garcia

Not the cookies, but they too are my favorite. The Thin Mint is a sleeper of a small streamer

pattern and should definitely be in everyones streamer box, probably heaping over. Usually a very thin tie, this is a great fly to trail behind your larger water moving creations. But because of the simplicity of the fly, it skates in an out of the rocks and shallows very nicely.

Again, watch as my good buddy Greg Garcia show how to tie this fine recipe.

Big Ditch, Beautiful Colors

Wanting to see the fall colors in another area of the state, we decided to load our only remaining 

boat and head over to the big irrigation ditch on the west slope. Hearing the fish were chasing moderate sizes streamers from solid sources would have us amped up and ready to pound the rip rap banks. The forecast was not the best as the WeatherUnderground would call for sunny, warm beautiful weather for the weekend ........ Crap

Getting on the road at the crack of early would put us on the river, while we still had plenty of shadows and sunless banks, just what we wanted. The morning would be frosty and cool, starting off in the low 20's, but warming quickly. 

It did not take long for the fish to start keying in on the hearty, flashy meals that would be darting 

in front of them. Normally the fish hold tight to the bank, this day would be slightly different with the fish taking the streamers 10-15 ft. from the band. they made you strip it all the way to the boat, just did not not know when they would hit.

 The Coffee Sparkle Minnow, followed by a small olive bugger would prove to take many fish. You also can never discount the the Dirty Hippy, always a crowd favorite.

supplies and toys

HATCH NOMAD PLIERS

"The I-Beam arms are crafted from 6061T6 Aluminum and protected with Type II

anodize. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide and abrasion resistance and reliable

cuts through all fishing line material. The jaws are machined from 1704 stainless steel made for 

ultimate corrosion resistance."

Getting ready to fish a new destination and species means we get and have a reason to 

buy toys for them. Decide we needed a beer opener on our hip, and nice light weight set of 

pliers to pull the hooks out of nice nice permit and tarpon. (hopefully) alway being optimist, 
if not this trip the next. Plus they must match the rest of the Hatch gear. 

supplies and toys

HATCH NOMAD PLIERS

"The I-Beam arms are crafted from 6061T6 Aluminum and protected with Type II

anodize. The cutters are made from tungsten carbide and abrasion resistance and reliable

cuts through all fishing line material. The jaws are machined from 1704 stainless steel made for 

ultimate corrosion resistance."

Getting ready to fish a new destination and species means we get and have a reason to 

buy toys for them. Decide we needed a beer opener on our hip, and nice light weight set of 

pliers to pull the hooks out of nice nice permit and tarpon. (hopefully) alway being optimist, 
if not this trip the next. Plus they must match the rest of the Hatch gear. 

Holy Grail by Tim Flagler

 The Holy Grail, an appropriate name for a fly that by all appearances, will slay some fish.

Tim Flagler again shows us another simplistic, effective tie for most all trout waters of

the United States. This pattern incorporates most of materials the we all have handy in our 

bins, allowing you to add this pattern to your arsenal without too much trouble.

Follow Tim's fantastic step by step tutorial. Twist a couple up for flag the site for this winter, when you need to fill your boxes.

Fall Throwback

Every once in awhile when looking through the archives, I come across a "gem" from way back, 

that just puts a big grin on my face. Turning back the page, to a Thanksgiving trip to the Bighorn

River with our good friends Larry and Darlene. As with most of the trip, the rods were bent over, chasing hot fish, in frigid fall temperatures. 

Also brings fond memories or our 2nd boat - "Martini's and Mayflies".

Floatin's just in the blood....

Color Cruizin'

Why is fall the favorite season some will ask. Look at the view out the casters window this weekend.

besides catching fish. We were treated to views like this. The color palette was incredible during this float with the browns, tans, yellows, golds, reds, backdropped by the beautiful blue skies.

Why we fish, this is why we fish, catching is only a by-product and reward , but the solitude, peace and quite are the essentials of a great float.