Blue Wing Hunt on Easter

Easter Weekend treated us well as the weather was absolutely fantastic, so nice that I donned shorts and  sandals for both days. A smidge chilly in the mornings, but really nice the rest of the day. Oh how I do not miss wearing waders.

 Our view for a great deal of the float. What a great way to spend Easter Sunday.

Ms. Floatfisher in Easter Outfit, think she got her holidays mixed up.  Should have fished on St. Paddy's Days.

Blue Wings were out flying today, sure was nice to see noses rising to our flies. Game On.

Fly Pattern of the Day- " Two Wire Prince"

Because the spring fishing season is just beginning, it is very hard to pass up post this fly again.

A great producer as the rivers warm up and the caddis become more active. If you do not have a selection of the in sizes 12-16 , you are missing out. Tie some today!

Two Wire Prince

Hook: TMC 5262, Sz. 12- 16

Thread: Black 8/0

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Tail: Brown Goose Biot

Abdomen: BR Chartreuse and Hot Yellow

Thorax: Peacock

Legs: Brown Hen Hackle

Wing: White Goose Biot

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Purple Weight Fly"

Purple Weight Fly

Hook TMC 3769, Sz. 12-14

Thread: Purple 8/0

Bead: Black Tungsten

Lead: .015

Abdomen: Purple UV Ice Dubbing

Rib: B/R Red Wire

Fly Pattern of the Day- Hi Vis Adams

Hi-Vis Adams

Hook: TMC 100, Sz.12-18

Thread: Gray 8/0

Tail: Brown Hackle Fibers

Abdomen: Grey Superfine Dubbing

Post- Red McFlylon

Parachute Hackle: 1- Brown Saddle/ 1- Grizzly Saddle Hackle

Fun with Family- Phoenix Excursion

Always nice to see family and how all the kids grow. Every now and then you must take time from the water to visit the one you love. Fun was had by all. Back to work now.

 "Fishy" little bottle opener, fresh off the beach of Mexico

 Ms.Kelsey my niece from Phoenix

 Tank the Tortoise on the prowl

 Tank impressing the ladies with Strawberries and whip cream

 Rainie showing her pride, waving the Red, White and Blue

The Shell of the Tortoise

Fly Pattern of the Night-" Morrish Anato-May- Hares Ear"

Morrish Anato-May- Hares Ear

Hook: TMC 3769, Sz.12-16

Thread: Black 8/0 Thread

Bead: BlaTungsten
Tails: 3 pheasant tail fibers
Ribbing: Copper wire
Abdomen and Thorax: Hare's Ear Dubbing
Back and Wingcase: 10-12 Black Krystal Flash Fibers
Legs: Black Krystal Flash

Down and Dirty Streamer Fishing- by HF Anglers

Down & Dirty Streamer Fishing from Henrys Fork Anglers on Vimeo.
A Little streamer fishhing on the Henry's Fork river with Brady Sessions and freinds. This is what spring and fall are all about.

Pearl Orange and Hare

My apologies to the gentleman who ties this fly, I know it goes by a different name, but after many searches I could not find it. Twisted a few up to give them a try, really like the contrasting color combinations. Give it a spin.

Pearl, Orange and Hare

Hook: 2499, Sz. 12-16

Thread: White 10/0 under Pearl Tinsel

Tan 8/0 Thorax forward

Abdomen: Pearl Flat Tinsel

Mid- Thorax: Orange UV Ice Dubbing

Head: Arizona Synthetic Dubbing- Hares Ear

(spin in dubbing loop)

Fly Pattern of the Day- "FF No Name Nymph #3"

FF No Name Nymph # 3

Hook: TMC 3761, Sz. 14/16

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Tan 8/0

Tail: Pheasant Tail

Abdomen: Olive Goose Biot

Wing Case: Pearl Mylar- Medium

Thorax: Az. Synthetic Dubbing-Pheasant Tail

Wing: Brown Partridge

Fly Pattern of the Day- Pearl Blue Midge

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 Its Saturday, you should be fishing today! If not, twist a few of these simple but effective midges up for your box. Fish it as the second or third fly on your setup. Try different wire and k-flash combinations.

Pearl Blue Midge

Hook: Tmc 2499, Sz 18

Bead: Glass Pearl Diamong Bead

Thread: 16/0 Tiemco Black

Rib: Lagartuns Fine Blue Wire

Wing/ Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash

Fly Pattern of the Day- " Trixie the Hooker"

Have you taken Trixie for a test drive on the river yet? If not you are missing out big time. She knows how to draw the big boys up from the depths. When the heat of the summer has the fish down, Trixie will get them up. It is the little pink pill that works.

Trixie the Hooker

Hook: TMC 5262, Sz: 6-8

Thread: 6/0 Pink

Indicator: Pink Foam

Legs: Sili Legs- Fleck Smoke- Blue / Black

Overbody Foam: White Foam

Underbody Foam: Pink Foam

Underwing: Flashabou Accent- Pearl

Wing: Elk Flank Cow

Rainbows and Stoneflys in the Round

If you have never tied or fished the Richard Strolis pattern, Stonefly in the Round, you should. The fly is a very productive pattern this time of year. Earlier this year I tied my version of his patten and posted it.

Today I am sharing it again, as it is worth another look.

"Stonefly in the Round"

Floatfisher upgrades his Toy Box

Thanks to a very kind and loving wife, Floatfisher, has a new toy for the coming season. With a couple of nice lens already in the quiver, the new camera and lens will be a fine addition.

Looking forward to the next float on the ditch.... two weeks and counting.

Thanks Sweetheart.

Saturday on the River with Mary

Saturday I got to spend the day on the river with my lovely wife. As you all can see the fishing was good amongst a little wind and occasional spitting rain. Rainbows were the flavor of the day as they wanted to eat midges, mayflies and a few stones.

These rainbows fell victim to the infamous 2 Bit Hooker, color red.T

The Floatfisher Charit

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.

Fly Pattern of the Day-" Red Badge of Courage"

Red Badge of Courage

Hook: TMC 200, Sz. 12- 18

Thread: Red 10/0

Rib: Lagartun Fine Silver Wire

Hackle: Badger Hen Hackle

Tuesday Teaser

Fly Pattern of the Day- PLN Nymph

PLN Nymph

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 12-16

Bead: Gold or Copper Tungsten

Thread: Black 8/0

Tail: Coq De Leon

Abdomen: Pheasant Tail

Rib: Fine Silver Wire

Thorax: Az. Dubbing- Pheasant Tail

Head: Red 8/0 Thread

Fly Patterns of the Day- " Bucktail Streamers"

Bucktail Streamers- Chartreuse

Hook: TMC 811, Sz. 8

Thread: White 8/0 Abdomen

Thread: Chartreuse 6/0 - Head w/ Cure Cure Goo

Abdomen: Pearl Tinsel- Medium

Wing: 1/2 White Bucktail & 1/2 Chartreuse Bucktail and 3 Pieces of Peacock centered

Bucktail Streamers- Black, Red and White

Hook: TMC 811, Sz. 8

Thread: Red 6/0

Thread: Red 6/0 - Head w/ Cure Cure Goo

Abdomen: Lagartuns Red Flat Braid

Wing: 1/2 White Bucktail & 1/2 Black Bucktail and Red Flashabou Centered

Fly Pattern of the Day- Tungsten BURNING MAN

Tungsten BURNING MAN

Hook: TMC 300, Sz. 4-8

Cone: Black Tungsten

BodyThread: White 6/0

Thorax Thread: Rust 6/0

Abdomen: Lagartun's Pearl Braid

Tail: Rust Cross-Cut Rabbit

(Tied in at head)

Legs: Clear Pumpkin Barred Sili Legs

Leg Sparkle: 2 Strands each Black Krystal Flash

Collar: Rust Cross-Cut Rabbit in Dubbing Loop

Old School Marabou Fly

Wind is blowing, it is snowing and the forecast is calling for 7-9 inches of fresh today. Caught some 

flyfishing for brook trout on the TV this morning and thought about tying an old school pattern for

today's post.

Old School Brook Trout Fly:

Hook: 4-6X Long Wet Fly Hook

Thread: 6//0  Black

Tail: Bett's Metallic Badger

Abdomen/ Body: Medium Gold Holo Tinsel

Underwing Flash: Gold Angel Hair

Wing: White Marabou

Wing Stripe: Two Pieces of Peacock Herl

Throat: Burnt Orange Marabou

Head: 6/0 Thread, covered with ClearCure Goo

Fly of Pattern of the Day- Lucent Partridge SH

Lucent Partridge SH

Hook: TMC 200, Sz: 12-16

Bead: Lucent Aqua Green Tungsten

Thread: Veevus 8/0 Brown

Abdomen: Veevus 8/0 Brown Thread

Rib: Orange Krystal Flash/ covered with Clear Cure Goo

Dubbing Ball and Wing: Olive/ Brown UV Ice Dubbing

Soft Hackle: Brown Partridge

Pop Art Thursday

Purple Steelie

Photo of the Day- "Booger Head"

Taking a day off from the vise, thought I would post this unique view of the "Booger Head" as today's theme. We all fish and tie bugger's as a staple of our fly box's. Thought this shot was cool and unique.

Sorry, for no fly pattern today, on the road traveling.

Flay Pattern of the Day- Yellow Stimulator

Yellow Stimulator

Hook: TMC 2302, Sz: 8-12

Thread: Yellow 8/0 / Red 8/0

Tail: Elk

Abdomen: Yellow UV Ice Dubbing

Body Hackle: Brown Saddle Hackle

Wing: Elk

Legs: Clear / Black Speckled

Thorax: Black Peacock UV Ice Dubbing

Thorax Hackle: Grizzley Saddle Hackle

Head: Red 8/0 Thread

 

FIRST FLOAT OF THE YEAR

Oh, how good it felt to get the boat out on the water. The snow and ice on the boat ramp made it a bit of a challenge to get there, however, a fresh coat of 303 on the bottom made her glide right to the water.

A few strokes and the rust was beginning to wear off. Man if felt great. 

 Water is really low making a few of the rapids challenging. Although there is no speed to them, the technical moves keep you on the move, especially after a winter of rest and being rusty.

Damn, Ms. Floatfisher always gets the first fish! Oh well, the price one pays to fish all the time. 

FF Lucent Nymph

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Bead: Lucent Tungsent Aqua

Thread: Purple 8/0

Abdomen: Blue UV Ice Dubbing

Rib: Small Silver Wire

Legs: Partridge

Wing: Black Goose Biots

Collar: Blue UV Ice Dubbing