Monday, March 25, 2013

Pearl Orange and Hare


My apologies to the gentleman who ties this fly, I know it goes by a different name, but after many searches I could not find it. Twisted a few up to give them a try, really like the contrasting color combinations. Give it a spin.
Pearl, Orange and Hare
Hook: 2499, Sz. 12-16
Thread: White 10/0 under Pearl Tinsel
Tan 8/0 Thorax forward
Abdomen: Pearl Flat Tinsel
Mid- Thorax: Orange UV Ice Dubbing
Head: Arizona Synthetic Dubbing- Hares Ear
(spin in dubbing loop)

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- "FF No Name Nymph #3"

FF No Name Nymph # 3
Hook: TMC 3761, Sz. 14/16
Bead: Black Tungsten
Thread: Tan 8/0
Tail: Pheasant Tail
Abdomen: Olive Goose Biot
Wing Case: Pearl Mylar- Medium
Thorax: Az. Synthetic Dubbing-Pheasant Tail
Wing: Brown Partridge

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- Pearl Blue Midge

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 Its Saturday, you should be fishing today! If not, twist a few of these simple but effective midges up for your box. Fish it as the second or third fly on your setup. Try different wire and k-flash combinations.
Pearl Blue Midge
Hook: Tmc 2499, Sz 18
Bead: Glass Pearl Diamong Bead
Thread: 16/0 Tiemco Black
Rib: Lagartuns Fine Blue Wire
Wing/ Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- " Trixie the Hooker"


Have you taken Trixie for a test drive on the river yet? If not you are missing out big time. She knows how to draw the big boys up from the depths. When the heat of the summer has the fish down, Trixie will get them up. It is the little pink pill that works.

Trixie the Hooker
Hook: TMC 5262, Sz: 6-8
Thread: 6/0 Pink
Indicator: Pink Foam
Legs: Sili Legs- Fleck Smoke- Blue / Black
Overbody Foam: White Foam
Underbody Foam: Pink Foam
Underwing: Flashabou Accent- Pearl
Wing: Elk Flank Cow