Saturday, April 20, 2013

Saturday River Sightings


A pretty rare sight for our river, not many down by the ditch. Alway like to see our four legged friends.
Very shaggadelic this time of year as they loose their winter coats.
Can't leave out our other favorite river friend, Mr. Rainbro

Friday, April 19, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- " The Usual- BWO Style"

The Usual- BWO Style
Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz. 14-18
Thread: Veevus Olive 10/0
Tail: Dun Snow Shoe Rabbit
Abdomen: Olive Brown Superfine Dubbing
Wing: Dun Snow Shoe Rabbit

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Collier's- Flashback Caddis"

This pattern was originated by noted Colorado tier Dennis Collier. A very simple and effective caddis 
pattern for the upcoming MD Caddis hatch. As with most Floatfisher patterns, very minimal on the materials list, but a fish catcher.

Collier's  Flash Caddis
Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-16
Thread: Black Veevus 10/0
Abdomen: Small Chartreuse Wire / 1- Strand of Black Krystal Flash for Back
(Wind 5 turns of wire, pull K-Flash forward and repeat)
Wingcase: Amber Zelon
Thorax: Black 10/0 Thread

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Fly Pattern of the Day- " Quigley's Geezer Pleaser "

Quigley's Geezer Pleaser
Hook: TMC 5263, Sz: 6-10
Thread: 6/0 Black
Tail: Dubbing Ball of Black Superfine Dubbing/ Black Sili Legs
Body Foam: Yellow/ Brown (Top) Foam
Thorax: Yellow Superfine Dubbing
Legs: Orange Sili Legs
Wing: Grey Widow Web
High Vis: Brown under Pink Foam