Friday Fly Tying with Greg

Time to get the last few flies in the box before the season gets started in earnest. Although

winter is still around, water is looking really good, and the reports are good from all around.

Time to get the boat and gear ready.

In today's Friday fly tying theater, Greg ties up a Greg Blessing pattern. The Purple Haze 

soft hackle. I saw Greg tie this a few months ago at a tying demo, and it is a gem. Since them I have a 

row of them in my box. 

Check them out, twist a few up.

Filling Empty Spots

Just a few spots to go, and all the winter chores are done. All the nymphs, jigs, drys and streamers have been tied, re-sorted and placed in new boxes for the new season. I am pretty pleased with the new arrangement for the coming season as it will make it easy moving back and forth from the drift boat and raft, as well as any walk wading.

Bring on the season.

Purple Darth Baetis- Greg Garcia

I know when Greg posted his original Darth Baetis pattern I had to post it, Greg's patterns are money in the bank. Although , just a variation, the new purple version that will be coming out and added to Umpqua's catalog this year, will be another barn-burner. Greg only does things one way, first class.

Get in and purchase some or add a few rows of these to your box.

Thanks for adding this new video for us Greg... 

Big Bird PMD - Quick Tie

Check out the great video short from Bob Streb of Colorado Angling Company. A master on 

in the Vail valley at the Colorado River. Although I have not gotten the opportunity to fish with Bob

yet I have many of great stories and met many folks that have been in his boat. I am typically in the boat with owner Joe Morcomber. If your looking for some great guides on the Eagle or Colorado, give them a holler, they will hook you up on some water you typically don't fish. 

Sorry for getting side tracked, check out Bob's PMD.