Purple Steelie

Photo of the Day- "Booger Head"

Taking a day off from the vise, thought I would post this unique view of the "Booger Head" as today's theme. We all fish and tie bugger's as a staple of our fly box's. Thought this shot was cool and unique.

Sorry, for no fly pattern today, on the road traveling.

Flay Pattern of the Day- Yellow Stimulator

Yellow Stimulator

Hook: TMC 2302, Sz: 8-12

Thread: Yellow 8/0 / Red 8/0

Tail: Elk

Abdomen: Yellow UV Ice Dubbing

Body Hackle: Brown Saddle Hackle

Wing: Elk

Legs: Clear / Black Speckled

Thorax: Black Peacock UV Ice Dubbing

Thorax Hackle: Grizzley Saddle Hackle

Head: Red 8/0 Thread

 

FIRST FLOAT OF THE YEAR

Oh, how good it felt to get the boat out on the water. The snow and ice on the boat ramp made it a bit of a challenge to get there, however, a fresh coat of 303 on the bottom made her glide right to the water.

A few strokes and the rust was beginning to wear off. Man if felt great. 

 Water is really low making a few of the rapids challenging. Although there is no speed to them, the technical moves keep you on the move, especially after a winter of rest and being rusty.

Damn, Ms. Floatfisher always gets the first fish! Oh well, the price one pays to fish all the time. 

FF Lucent Nymph

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Bead: Lucent Tungsent Aqua

Thread: Purple 8/0

Abdomen: Blue UV Ice Dubbing

Rib: Small Silver Wire

Legs: Partridge

Wing: Black Goose Biots

Collar: Blue UV Ice Dubbing