Thursday, March 29, 2018

Pheasant Tail X Caddis

As we ramp up for the caddis emergence on the freestone rivers of the western United States,
it is only right to post a staple pattern that can and will take many fish through-out the various 
hatches. I love this variation from the great team at Fly Fish Food. A simple, easy and effective
pattern that you will have all the ingredients for. 
Twist a few up for your box.

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Streamers in Chile

When prepping you boxes of flies for Chile it is hard to figure out what to take and what to leave behind. Of course the outfitters supply you with a list of recommended flies, then you research other, then you add a couple in for insurance, and on and on and on. Streamers I figured I would not be short on as I have my favorite, and it seems everywhere you go, guides just love to look and talk about streams and view the varieties.

This trip would be no exception. Of course you get the typical glance from some, that those will not work as they are too big, too small, not enough flash, too much flash , but they one thing they were all 
willing to do is let you give it try. I loved it as I caught fish on their recommendations as will as trying some of my favorites,  including Hickman's Skiddish smelt which continues to be a go to, in all colors, another favorite, which they were not familiar with was Craven's Dirty Hippy, it played, real well.  Mini sex dungeons and baby gonga's also took many fish. Well one cannot forget the sculpzilla, bam, black and natural were great in the spring creeks, rivers and lakes. Money....

The lakes and rivers are made for streamer fishing as they are littered with fallen timber and logs everywhere. You never know when, where and the size of fish is going to inhale your streamer. Oh, what fun it to fish Chile.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

The Mamba - Redfish Fly

 A real nice tie and and effective pattern for redfish by Mark Nutting. Spin a few up in
different colors to add to you box, you will not be disappointed.

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Daydreamin'

Just looking out the window of the lodge, checking out the twists and turns of the spring creek
as it winds through the 15,000 acre Estancia, Enough water to keep you busy for just a little bit.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

LALO

Lalo - head guide and jet raft captain for the day, taking us to some new water 
on El Salto Lake in Chile. More large beetle fish over the logs and reeds, what a hoot.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

A Little Vino With Lunch

Enjoying a little Malbec with my sweetheart after fishing giant beetles 
all morning on the lakes in Chile. What a great way to have lunch and fish.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

A Little Throw Back

As we prepare to leave for Chile today, I thought it would be good to look back at another 
great adventure I had to the OP a fews back. Can never beat a "double stripper" like this.
Fish like this spoil you for ever, and make you keep coming back.