Swing the Fly- The Voice of Spey

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During the November and December they ran a Flytying Contest, since I have been dabbling in 

steelhead and spey flies lately, I decided to submit a couple of flies. Both made it into the top 10.

I was humbled. Now it is time to go give them a tumble in the water in February.

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Hook: Dia Riki 060, Sz. 12-16

Thread: Uni Grey 8/0

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Tail: Brown Indian Hen

Abdomen: Special Blend- Dun, Blue, Callibaetis- UV Ice Dubbing

Rib: BR Silver Wire

Thorax: Black UV Ice Dubbing

Leg: Brown Indian Hen

IF4 Flyfishing Film Festival- Denver

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Ms. Floatfisher and I had the opportunity to attend the premier of the 2014 IF4 Flyfishing Film Festival friday night in Denver, during the annual Fly Fishing Show. Again, another nice lineup of talented film-makers and decent topics. My personnel favorites were Mending the Line, Change of Pace and Unbroken, although it almost seemed like a commercial for their lodge, it was very well done.

As always the sponsors always give a healthy dose of goodies away from the generous supporters of the event. We were lucky enough to walk away with the Grand Prize of the Loomis 11'-7wt. Loomis Switch Rod, flyline and other various swag. Not bad for a $10 ticket.

Check it out if it comes to a neighborhood near you.

Anchovy Fly Pattern

A very easy Anchovy fly pattern for those of you fishing the salt. Just a few common tying supplies 

you should all have lying around the house.

Anchovy Fly Pattern

Hook: Owner Aki Saltwater Hook, 2/0

Thread: Tan Uni 6/0

Lead: .020 Lead

Under Body: 4 Strands of Silver Flashabou

(Cover all wraps of lead)

Body: EP Fibers or Craft Hair- Tan

Lateral Line: Silver Flashabou

Eyes: 5/16 , Clear Cure Goo Eyes