After-Christmas Soft Hackle

Soft Hackle

Hook: TMC C300, Sz. 12-14

Thread: Chartreuse 8/0

Abdomen: Lagartun's Mini Flat Braid- Chartreuse

Rib: Hot Orange B/R Wire

Hackle: Partridge

#11 Commandment - THOU SHALL NOT SLED

Just getting ready for the upcoming ESPN X Games. I will be in the X-Treme Sledding division, for 

old fat guys. Nothing better than rock hard snow, slick hard plastic and a really steep down hill run.

I guess I was just feeling a little left out by my buddy Fishspotter and wife Darlene, who are always hitting the slopes (upright).

Notice the form, One handed rodeo style. I think I lasted 8 seconds!

 Medic! 911! Someone call for help!

 Most of the judges awarded 9.9's for pure style. 

I think I will stick to rowing the boat and fishing.

Rusty Spinner

rusty spinner

hook: tmc 101, sz. 14-18

thread: rusty brown 8/0

tail: tan micro fibbets

abdomen: rusty brown super fine dry fly dubbing

wing: white flouro fiber

Mercer's Swing

Mercer's Swing Nymph

Hook: TMC 3761 or 2499, Sz. 12-16

Thread: Camel Uni 8/0

Body: Camel Uni 8/0

Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash

(coat of Clear Cure Goo for durability)

Thorax: Brown UV Ice Dubbing

Bead: Black Tungsten

Antron Yarn: Brown Antron

Soft Hackle: Natural Partridge

Fire Bead Scud

Fire Bead Scud

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 12-16

Bead: Fl. Orange Tungsten Bead

Thread: Grey 8/0

Body: Dark Sow Scud Dubbing

Hackle: Grey Whiting Hen

Photo of the Day- "Golden Paradise"

CC Shimmer Stone

It's getting to be that time to tie some bigger nymphs and stones, since the days are getting longer

fishing season is not that far away. Time to think stone's.

CC Shimmer Stone

Hook: TMC 300, Sz. 6

Hook: TMC 300, Sz. 6-10

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Lead: .020 Lead

Thread: Brown 6/0

Tail: Black Goose Biot

Body: Black Med. D Rib

Thorax: Golden Brown Cactus Chennille

Legs: Indian Brown Hen

Collar: Golden Brown UV Ice Dubbing

Antenae: Black Goose Biot

Bishop's Dynamite-

Bishop's- Dynamite

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Thread: 8/0 Black Veevus

Bead: Black Tungsten

Tail: Split Pearl Krystal Flash

Tag: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel

Body: 8/0 Black Veevus 

Rib: Green Krystal Flash

Thorax: Back: Black UV Ice Dubbing, Front: Caddis Green UV 

Ice Dubbing

Merry Christmas from Floatfisher

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Floatfisher fish camp. 
May you share this special day with the loved ones in your life.

Momma, There really is a Santa!!!

Got up early ran out of the bedroom to find out that Santa did come, mine and Ms. Floatfishers stocking was stuffed with all that we could ask for. A trip to the OP, flyfishing for steelhead next month.
This will be our first adventure to the area of the United States and looking very much forward to it.
As so many other fisherman, this species is on everyones "bucket list" , and we will hopefully be able to check it off. 
Thanks Santa, the cookies worked!!

Christmas Eve Trico

Trico

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 16-18

Thread: 14/0 Black Veevus

Tail: 3- White Flouro Fibre Stands

Body: 14/0 Black Veevus

Wing: White Flouro Fibre 

Thorax: Stalcup's Micro Trico Dubbing

Christmas Chubby

As we prepare for the week of Christmas festivities, I offer you the Christmas Chubby.

May your flybox's be filled with foam fun.

Snowshoe Wing Rusty Spinner by Tightline Productions

Snowshoe Wing Rusty Spinner from Tightline Productions on Vimeo.

A fine tying video on the Snowshoe Wing Rusty Spinner. Tightline Productions puts out a nice

line of flitting video's, well done, and some great patterns. Twist some of these up.

"Steelhead Alley" by brian kuchynka

The Bruise

The Bruise

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz. 4

Thread: Black 6/0

Tag: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Body: Black STS Tri Lobal Dubbing

Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Flash Hackle: Purple Ice Flash

Hackle: Black American Hen

Juan's Sniper Baetis

Juan's Sniper Baetis

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-18

Thread: Rusty Brown 8/0

Tail: Indian Hen Fibers

Abdomen: Rusty Brown 8/0 Thread

Rib: X-Small Black Uni Wire

Wing Case: 16 Strands Brown Flouro-Fibre

Thorax: Rusty Brown 8/0 Thread

Legs: Brown Flouro-Fibre- 8 Strands each side

Some of us never grow up!

Fireworks bring out the "little kid" in all of us. We just cannot leave fire and things that

go boom alone. Here's to never growing up!

BK's Combo Softy

BK's Combo Softy

Hook: Alec Jackson North Country #11

Thread: 6/0 Black / Red Combo

Hackle: Natural Partridge

Aqua Man- Steelhead Version

Aqua Man- Steelhead Version

Hook: TMC 777, Sz. 6-8

Thread: Black 6/0 

Body: Veevus Aqua Halo Tisnel

Rib: Small Lagartun's Silver Wire

Hackle: Small Light Blue Schlappen

Collar: Lt: Blue Guinua 

Head: Black 6/0 - Laquerd

Good River Folk

Sometimes you need to buddy to have a cold beer after fishing, tell a few fish in' stories too, hell 

one who enjoys a good cigar. PJ's your guy. Good River folk, good fisherman. A nod of gus to ya!

Fish Skull Streamer

Fish Scull Streamer

Hook: Gamkatasu SL15, Sz: 1

Thread: Lagartun X Strong

Bottom 1: White Bucktail

Bottom 2: White Bucktail

Flash: few stands Pearl Flashabou

Top: Blue Buck Tail

Head: Fish Skull- Silver Skull with eyes

Combo Thread Midge

Combo Thread Midge

Hook: Alec Jackson North Country # 11

Thread: Black / Red Combo Thread

Messy Caddis

Messy Caddis

Hook: Gamakatsu C12U, Sz. 10

Thread: Grey 8/0

Body: Tan UV Ice Dubbing

Rib: Small Lagartun's Silver Wire

Thorax: Orange Sow Scud Dubbing

Soft Hackle: Partridge

Throwing Dries

Since its been so cold, i decided to pull up a little early summer time photo of the magnificent Rio Grande River, it is too bad the river depends so much on our valuable asset. It is such a beautiful river to float. 

Hot Orange Soft Hackle

Hot Orange and Partridge

Hook: TMC C300BL, Sz. 12-16

Thread: Hot Orange 8/0

Body: Spirit River Hot Orange Wire Small (Wrap Rough)

Hackle: Brown Partridge

Head: Hot Orange 8/0

Tying Bench

"Stalking the Fish" by Brian Kuchynka

"Stalking the Fish" by Brian Kuchynka

Floatfisher's Shimmer Head

Shimmer Head

Hook: Gamakatsu SC15- 1/0

Head: Fish Skull- Fish Mask #7

Body: Ice Dub Simmer Fringe

Three Layers in Dubbing Loop-

Back- UV Steelie Shimmer Fringe, Middle- UV Pearl Shimmer Fringe

Front- UV Steelie Shimmer Fringe

Midge Box

CCG Worm

CCG Worm

Hook: C300BL, Sz. 10-16

Thread: Red 8/0

Body: Midge Tubing- Red

Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash

( 2 Coats of Clear Cure Goo)

Floatfisher's HP Wire Nymph

Floatfisher's HP Wire Nymph

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Thread: Black 8/0

Tail: Black Goose Biot

Abdomen: Spirit River Hot Purple Wire (Rough Wrap)

Wing Case: Lagartun's Pearl Mini Braid

Thorax: custom mix- Callibaetis/ Purple UV Ice Dubbing

Legs: Indian Hen

Collar: Callibaetis/ Purple UV Ice Dubbing

Photo of the Day- "Bigsky Country Sunset"

"Bigsky Country Sunset" 

Chartreuse and CDC

Chartreuse and CDC

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-18

Thread: Uni Mono Clear and Fine

Body: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel

Hackle: Trouthunter Premium Yellow CDC

Collar: Caddis GreenUV Ice Dubbing

"River View"

HIV Blu Wing

HIV Blu Wing

Hook: TMC 100 BL, Sz. 14-16

Thread: Veevus 10/0 Olive

Tail: Dun Micro Fibbets

Abdomen: Synthetic Quill Body Wrap- BWO

Thorax: BWO Superfine Dubbing

Parachute Hackle: Olive Saddle Hackle

Parachute Post: Fl. Red Calf Tail

Winter Hardware

It's not far away from the time of year when the "winter hardware" kicks in and starts working real well. All though many frown on using bacon and eggs, they certain produce in there given waters.

Lavender and CDC

Lavender and CDC

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-18

Thread: Uni Mono Clear and Fine

Body: Lagartun Lavender Flat Mini Braid

Hackle: Trouthunter Premuim Yellow CDC

Head: Uni Mono Clear and Fine

Photo of the Day- "Knotted Mess"

"Knotted Mess" by brian kuchynka

BK's- Mini LEECH

BK's Mini LEECH

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 6-10

Bead: Black Tungsten 

Thread: 6/0 Black

Tail: Black Marabou

Tail Flash: Royal Blue Flashabou

Body: Black Glimmer Leech Wrap

Last of the Season

Squirrorange by Floatfisher

Squirrorange

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz. 2-6

Thread: Black UTC 140

Rear Tag: Orange Floss

Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Body: STS Black Tri-Lobal Dubbing

Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Hackle: Black Hen Saddle

Wing: Black Dyed Squirrel Tail

"Trout Skin" by Brian Kuchynka

Limited Edition "Trout Skin" by Brian Kuchynka

Lavender and CDC

lavender and cdc

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 16-18

Thread: Uni Clear and Fine Mono

Body: Lavender Lagartun Flat Mini Braid

Collar: Yellow Trouthunter Premuium CDC

coq tail nymph

coq tail nymph

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Thread: Brown 8/0

Tail: Coq De Leon

Body: Az. Dubbing- Lt. Hares Ear

Thorax/ Collar: Az Dubbing Dark Hares Ear

Rib: B/R Copper Wire

Floatfisher Photo Showing

 Once again, I am very fortunate to have my photo's hanging for show and SALE in Salida, CO at Benson's Tavern and Beer Garden. I will have a rotating show from Thanksgiving through early summer. Mainly fly fishing related however there are a few selected local shots. 

 When in town Floatfisher's work can be seen at both Benson's Tavern and The Fritz Restaurant. A special shout out to Brett, Grant and Dwight for making this happen. Cheers fella's.

The purchase of any Floatfisher works also produces a donation of 10% to the Salida Boy and Girls Club. What a great way to start your holiday shopping. 

Photo of the Day- " Hatch on the Missouri"

Sometimes a picture will remind you of a great day on the river. This particular photo is courtesy of the fabulous Missouri River. On this god awful day, the fishing was unbelievable, but soon after we launched it started to rain, and rain, and rain, and finally quite at dinner, around 7:00 pm. Wet, cold and ready for a scotch, the day was notched in the journal as one remembered, many fish to the net and great ribs at Issacks.