Pumpkin Head Midge

In the spirit of Halloween, we have a little themed fly. Twist a few of these up

and get out and fish them.

Pumpkin Head Midge

Hook: TMC 3761, Sz. 16-18

Thread: Brown 8/0

Bead: FL. Orange Tungsten

Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers

Abdomen: Pheasant Tail Fibers

Rib: Small Copper Wire

Wing: White Antron

Collar: Fl. Green Peacock Herl

Certainly A Treat

There is no trick here, my good buddy and Anglers All manager Greg Garcia, has a smile wide

with his first ever steelhead caught swinging flies. Always a treat to catch one of these beauties.

Happy Halloween, and congrats Greg. 

Steelhead Marabou

Smelt Pattern

smelt pattern

hook: tmc 300, sz. 6

thread: white 6/0

body: silver flat tinsel

rib: b/r gun metal blue wire

throat: red flashabou

wing: smolt blue k-flash

wing: bronze mallard
head: white 6/0

Floatfisher

Tip of the Hat from Floatfisher, thanks for checking out the post. I really appreciate your support.

Glitter Nymphs

Glitter Nymphs

Hook: Dai Riki 060, Sz14-18

Bead: Black or Gold Tungsten

Thread: Tan Unit 8/0

Tail: Coq De Leon

Body: Montana Fly Company- Midge Body Thread

(Orange, Green/ Gold, Red)

Collar: AZ Dubbing- Hares Ear

"Two"

I call it "Two" , this was the 2nd fish to eat the newest fly creation I have been working on.

Either luck or we are on to something. 

The Dry Chiro - Fly Patterm

The Dry Chiro

Hook: TMC 2487, Sz: 16-18

Thread: Black 10/0 Veevus

Abdomen: Black 10/0 Veevus

Wing: White Antron

Hackle: Grizzley Saddle

Solo Ride

As the season winds down, a float down your favorite section 

of river let you reflect on the great season , friends you fished with,

places you wished you had gotten too, and all rises that were missed.

That one Solo Ride, lets you actually look up and around to see the things

that were missed, the peace and solitude of the river.

Oh, that Solo Ride.....

Blood Diamond Midge

Blood Diamond Midge

Hook: TMC 2457, Sz:16-20

Bead: Diamond Glass Bead

Thread: Black Veevus 16/0

Rib: Lagartuns Fine Silver Wire

Head: Blood Red and Black Dubbing

Photo of the Day- " Twisted Marabou"

"Twisted Marabou"

Lime Midge

Lime Midge

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz.16-18

Thread: Chartreuse 8/0 Uni / Black Veevus 10/0

Body: Chartreuse 8/0 Uni Thread

Rib: Fine Lagurtun Silver Wire

Head Flash: Small Pearl Tinsel

Head: Black Veevus 10/0 Thread

Coat: Clear Cure Goo

"Long Paddle" by Chris Lewis

Long Paddle from Chris Lewis on Vimeo.

Came across this nice little video short by Chris Lewis, entitled " Long Paddle". Look like it chronicles

a few stellar trip's on the SUP's. Sure looks like a cool way to fish and do shallow water overnighter.

Check out Skinny Water Culture as these guys have it dialed. Enjoy a little Saturday cinema, with you Bailey's and coffee.

Crystal Blue Persuasion

Crystal Blue Persuasion

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 12-16

Thread: Black UTC 70

Abdomen: Sky Blu Halo Tinsel

Rib: Fine Lagartun Silver Wire

Thorax: Blue Dun UV Ice Dub

Collar Hackle: Partridge

Collar: Blue Dun UV Ice Dub

Brown in Net- Photo of the Day

Throw Back Wet Fly

Throw Back Wet 

Hook: TMC 5262, Sz: 8-10
Thread: UTC 70 Black
Tail: Red Semi-Seal (Seal Substitute)
Body: Black/ Red Semi Seal (Seal Substitute)
Hackle: Black Schlappen
Head: UTC 70 Black

Double Rainbow Warrior Pattern

Double Rainbow Warrior

Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 12-18

Bead: Rainbow Tungsten

Thread: Uni Tan 8/0 and Red 8/0

Tail: 4-5 Fibers of Pheasant Tail

Abdomen: Pearl Tinsel

Rib: Small Silver Wire

Wing Case: Pearl Tinsel

Thorax: Rainbow Sow Scud

Red Hot Spot: Uni Red 80

Beaverhead Fence Line

" Long Shot" by The Fly Collective

A real nice video short by The Fly Collective on Jay Zimmerman and Erin Block, on the addiction to 

carp fishing. Always nice to see that you can enjoy your passion without having a million dollars and having to spend it on exotic destinations. Hats off to both Jay and Erin. 

Jay is the one of the front men at Charlie's Flybox, and a hell of a fly tier. Erin, you can read her daily on Midcurrent, the daily buzz on flyfishing and the happenings.

Check it out..

Long Shot from The Fly Collective on Vimeo.

JABWO Pattern

JABWO Pattern

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz:14-18

Thread: Uni 8/0 Olive

Tail: Woodduck

Abdomen: Uni 8/0 Olive

Rib: Small Silver Wire

Thorax: Mercer's Dubbing

Wing: Brown Partridge

Wing Case: Pearl Tinsel

Coat: Clear Cure Goo (2 thin coats)

ANT Fly Pattern

ANT Fly Pattern

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz: 12-16

Thread: UTC 70 Red and Black

Hackle: Black Saddle

Clear Coat: Clear Cure Goo- 2 Coats

Done..Finished..Ready for Donation

The first of three donations by Floatfisher was finished today, as these two boxes will be donated and auctioned off in the upcoming Cutthroat Chapter - TU in Denver, CO on November 11th. It is the little things that I can do to help fund the fine kids programs, conservation projects and stream restoration projects this group puts on. 

 Midge Box contains 96 assorted gems for the various Colorado waters.

Never to be outdone by the other donors and tiers, Floatfisher is all about presentation. I found this great Cliff Box in Casper, WY. Not only your flybox, but art by Ty Hollock is added to the front of this box. Signed and numbers this should be a hit.

143 Assorted foam and dries complete this box. Ready to be slapped into your boat box and be fished.

Bid high and often.....

Spey Fly- Floatfisher Style

Spey Fly

Hook: Daiichi 2052: Sz: 1.5 Nickel

Thread: Black 6/0

Tag: Small Silver Oval Lagartun Wire

Tail: Orange / Yellow Bucktail w/ 2 strands of Pearl krystal flash

Body: Lagartun Silver Braid

Thorax: Dubbing Ball of Dun UV Ice Dubbing

Throat: Orange Marabou

Wing: Black Fox with 2 Strands of black krystal flash

Hammer Creek Pearl Nymph

Hammer Creek Pearl Nymph

Hook: TMC 2487, Sz: 14-16

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Thread: Olive 8/0

Tail / Back: Pheasant Tail Fibers

Rib: B/R Chartreuse Wire

Abdomen: Pearl Tinsel

Thorax: Olive UV Ice Dubbing

Wing Case: Small Pearl Tinsel / Mottled Thin Skin

Kingery's Black Ice

A very hard fly to find in many flyshops, but an extremely effective pattern that can be tied to imitate the many different spring, summer and fall hatches, just by changing the colors of the materials. Larry Kingery from Colorado , signature tier for Idylewilde Flies is the orginator of this pattern.

Black Ice 

Hook: TMC 2457, Sz: 14-20

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Black 8/0

Tail: Black Hen Fibers

Abdomen: Black Halo Tinsel

Rib: Small Black Wire

(Cover Halo tinsel and wire with Clear Cure Goo)

Thorax: Black UV Ice Dub/ Black Quick Decent Dubbing Mix

Wing Case: Black Halo Tinsel

Thought I would tie this up again and re-post as this has been a very popular post and pattern.
Start twisting them up.

Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

Hook: TMC 2499 or 2457, Sz: 14-18

Thread: Burnt Orange 8/0

Body: 3 Strands of Pheasant Tail Fibers

Rib: Small Copper Wire

Soft Hackle: Partridge

Head: Burnt Orange 8/0 

"Vermillion" by Kitchen Sink Studios Inc.

Having spent many fine days on the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry, this film brought back many fine memories. Growing up in Arizona, I had the great fortune of spending many great days in this canyon. The waters majestic, the cliff walls truly breath taking, and the fish equally as nice.

Vermillion from Kitchen Sink Studios ®, INC. on Vimeo.

A really nice film, job well done by the folks a Kitchen Sink Studios. Absolutely stunning work.

Enjoy with a nice Bailey's and coffee this morning.

Floatfisher's Purple

Floatfisher's Purple

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz: 4-6

Thread: White 6/0 and Black 6/0

Tag: Small Lagartun Silver Oval

Tail: Amber Zelon

Body: Purple Halo Tinsel

Thorax: Az. Semi Seal- Purple

Hackle: Purple Schlappen

Flash: Purple/ Pearl Flashabou

Wing: Purple Dyed Grey Squirrel

Head: Black 6/0 Thread (2 coats of Clear Cure Goo)

Saturday on the Ditch

As the season winds down, we got the opportunity to spend yet another day on our favorite river admiring the changing colors of the cottonwoods, the amazing reds, golds and yellows of the aspens and the gin clear water that fall brings. As an added bonus, there was a fresh dusting of snow in the hills. Fall is in full swing.

Anchor set in shallows, on a sun filled day.

A fresh dusting of snow in the hills, beautiful colors in the foothills.

Brilliant blue waters framed by golden willows and willing brown trout.

Floatfisher doning his new fishing lid. Perfect for the day.

Fly Pattern of the Day- BK's CG Midge Purple and Olive Versions

 BK's CG Midge- Purple

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz 16-18

Thread: Black 8/0 Veevus

Body: Purple Holo Tinsel

Rib: X-Small Lagartun Oval Silver

Head: Black 8/0 Veevus

(Cover with 2 Coats of Clear Cure Goo)

BK's CG Midge- Olive

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz 16-18

Thread: Olive 8/0 Veevus Thread

Body: Olive 8/0 Veevus Thread

Rib: X-Small Lagartun Oval Silver

Head: Burnt Orange 8/0

(Cover with 2 Coats of Clear Cure Goo)

BK's Purple&Orange Popsicle

BK's Purple&Orange Popsicle

Hook: Daiichi 2052 Salmon Hook, Nickel: Sz: 1.5

Thread: Black 8/0 

Body Marabou: 

Rear: Purple Marabou-2 Turns

Middle: Orange Marabou- 2 Turns

Front: Purple Marabou- 2 Turns

Flash: 2 Strands Orange Krystal Flash

Collar: Burnt Orange Marabou- 1 Turn

BK's Halo Caddis

BK's Halo Caddis

Hook: TMC 2499 or 2487, Sz: 14-16

Thread: Chartreuse 8/0

Bead: Black Tungsten

Abdomen: Magnum Chartreuse Flashabou

(two coats of Clear Cure Goo)

Hackle: Brown Indian Hen

Collar: Olive/ Brown UV Ice Dubbing

Bowerman's "Steelhead Candy" Fly Pattern

Steelhead Candy (Orange)

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 6-10

Thread: Chartreuse 6/0

Body: Chartreuse 6/0 Thread

(Cover with Clear Cure Goo)

Flash: Orange Estaz- Two Turns

Steelhead Candy (Chartreuse)

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 6-10

Thread: Black 6/0

Body: Black 6/0 Thread

(Cover with Clear Cure Goo)

Flash: Chartreuse Estaz- Two Turn

Aspens

Tis the time of year to get out an look at the aspens in Colorado. All the colors can be beautiful. Even black and white.

The "Hrajnohoa" - Grayling Fly

Adapted from the European tier Jandra Lacko's original pattern, this simple little pattern

is known catch it's fair share of grayling.

HRAJNOHA

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 8-12

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Thread: Tan 6/0

Tail: Brown Indian Hen

Tag: Uni 6/0 Hot Orange Thread

(Coat of Clear Cure Goo)

Abdomen: Az. Dubbing- Hares Ear

Rib: BR Gold

Thorax: Az. Dubbing- Dark Hares Ear

"Buggerhead Revisited" by Brian Kuchynka

One of my favorite photo's from the fly tying vise, Buggerhead just says it all in one word.

Made for the fall days that are just ahead,

Sea Trout Fly

SEA TROUT FLY

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

Thread: White 6/0 

Body: Medium Silver Wire

Rear Feather: Burnt Orange Marabou

Front Feather: White Marabou

Head: Burnt Orange 6/0 

Clear Cure Goo over Thread Head

Floatfisher's Soft Hackle

Floatfisher's Soft Hackle

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 14-16

Thread: Veevus Grey 8/0

Rib: Small Silver Wire

Thorax: Orange Sow Scud Dubbing

Hackle: Dun Indian Hen

How Many You Got!

One of the best parts of fishing with your fishing buddies is checking out all there bugs, The last couple

of days we go to try each others bugs and check out some real nice fly boxes. I only wish mine were this nicely organized. Very nice box Gerry.

 Yet another bo box, neatly organized with every size and color, just ready to be fished.

 Hi, my name is Gerry and I am a fly addict. I cannot control myself and the amount of flies I have.

I need help. Welcome Gerry!!

Classic fishing hat.