Dutch Box - "Pauls Model # 23"

Been a little remiss in mentioning an absolutely beautiful birthday present I received from my very good friends Jim and Jan. On our recent trip to SW Montana, they made a detour through West Yellowstone, to Blue Ribbon Flies and got me this one of a kind flybox. Dave Schultz produces the little gems.

This model, made of walnut is "Paul Model # 23", each hand made, numbered and unique in their own way.

If your looking for a one of these unique boxes they can only be found at Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone.

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

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.

"Run" by Stephen Yochum

Run from Steven Yochum on Vimeo.

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.