My Day on the Ditch with FISHSPOTTER

 Got to spend a great day on the ditch with my good buddy Fishspotter aka Larry. First trip of the 

year down the river together to test some patterns, laugh and row. A great time was had by all parties.

 Larry hooked up again, was a common theme most of the day

 Our fine finned friends were on a solid diet of golden stones today.

 One of the bigger fish putting a bend in the XP.

Fisherspotter looks on for the next fish to be caught.

Fly Pattern of the Day- Calibou Caddis

Calibou Caddis

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz. 14-16

Thread: Tan 8/0

Rib: Small Copper Wire

Abdomen: Calibaetis UV Ice Dubbing

Wing: Caribou Hair

What the Hell- did I tie?

I think I was ready to hit the water in the morning, as this creation, well, was exactly that....... a creation. "Not Sure" what is is but it differant. Hope to be back on track in the coming days. Should have some river pics in the coming day, as the boat will be floating.

"Not Sure"

Hook: Alec Jackson, Sz.# 7

Tag: Flat Mylar Tinsel

Abdomen/ Body: Red Gossmer Silk

Rib: Lagartun Fine Silver Wire

Wing: Badger 

Head: Red Gossmer Silk

FPOTD- " Kopper Caddis" and Featured Photo

I think I have posted this before and not too long ago, but I can't remember. Anyway's it works and you should tie some up. The season is right around the corner. Get up on it....

 Kopper Caddis

Hook: TMC 100 BL, SZ 14/ 16

Thread: Rust 8/0

Abdomen: Copper Lagartuns Flat Braid

Hackle: Brown Saddle

Wing: Elk

Just received this  40" x 30" canvas in the mail today. Turned out much better than the damned picture above, sorry for the poor effort. In a hurry to pack for fishing and work.

This will be a center piece for my upcoming show in May at The Fritz Restaurant in Salida, CO, I  will be the featured artist for the month of May. If your in town for the famed Caddis hatch, stop by and check it out. More to come in future posts.