Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Floatfisher's Green Drake


Been away from the vise for a few month's , thought I would throw a little bone back out, and I needed 
to get the rust off the hands and vise. Hope you enjoy.

Floatfisher's Green Drake
Hook: TMC 5212, Sz: 8-12
Thread: Brown 6/0
Tail: Moose
Abdomen: Olive / Brown Super Fine Dubbing
Abdomen Ribbing: Brown 3/0
Wing: Black Tip- Deer- tied Wulff style
Hackle: Brown Saddle

Monday, August 26, 2013

Tools of the Trade

As the summer winds down, and fall nears, one starts to think about another winter season of 
flytying, the new patterns we will tie and all the new blessed tying material that will temp us.
For some reason I got tired of looking at my bench that was heaped and covered with all types of crap, and I cleaned and organized it today. 

As I did, it gave me the thought for today's post and thought.

Barrred Teal- I use this material all time for wing cases, legs and tails. 
Not easily found, John Betts Metallic hair. Another excellent material for a variety of flies.
Lemon Wood duck- well enough said. Just use it, tails and legs.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

"Run" by Stephen Yochum


Sunday cinema provided by Stephen Yochum,  fishing damsels for some toad rainbows in Oregon. Some nice video and shots of the damsels, enjoy the video short with your Sunday brunch.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

New Abel Hybrid Hemostats



Got an opportunity to view the new Abel Hemostats that were just unveiled at recent flyfishing trade shows. As you can guess they are made with the same precision that goes into each of their fantastic reels. Again the offer the custom paint schemes by Derek Deyoung and other, making them at true work of art. Coming in at $125 a pair for the plain colored pairs, and add another $70 + for the custom paint jobs and you have pretty price pair of pliers.


They are sure to be a hit this Christmas, for the fisherman that has everything. I know I have a pair, wait, two, Ms. Floatfisher will need on too. 

Get yours today.