sq caDDis

sq caDDis

hook: tmc 2499, sz: 14-16

thread: uni chartreuse 8/0

abdomen: hare line synthetic quills- caDDis green

collar: caDDIs green uv ice dubbing

hackle: trout hunter- tan premium cdc

collar: caDDis green uv ice dubbing

"Late" by Joe Cummings

Bitterroot River Montana Fly Fishing Video - Late from Joe Cummings on Vimeo.

Getting that last fish in before winter sets in is important to all of us, Joe has a nice little

video short explaining why "LATE" can be so good most places, but real good on the Bitterroot.

A little Baileys and coffee video morning.

Aquaman Fly Pattern

Aquaman

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz: 16-18

Thread: Uni Mono Clear and Fine

Body: Veevus Turquoise Blue Holo Tinsel

Soft Hackle: Tan CDC

"Handy Tandem"

When on a search for rising fish on small streams and rivers, this "Handy Tandem" is always a proven

producer for me. The old stand-by lt. orange stimulator or lt. olive, even better in most cases and the trusty elk hair caddis. Fish them about 14-18" apart, amply dressed with your favorite floatant, and watch for the rise.

Happy Thanksgiving from Floatfisher

Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers of the Floatfisher Blog and your families, may you spend time with the special ones in your lives and give thanks. Give thanks for all the good fortune we have in our lives.  I appreciate your support with the blogsite.

Blue Sky Steelhead Pattern

Blue Sky Steelhead Pattern

Hook: TMC 777, Sz: 4-6

Thread (underbody): White Lagartun X-Strong

Underbody: Pearl Flat Mini Braid

Overbody: Blue Veevus Halo Tinsel

Rib: Small Lagartun Silver Wire

Hackle: Blue Chinese Hackle

Collar: Blue Guinea

Head: Black 8/0 

Double Trout Fly

Double Sea Trout Fly

Hook: Gamakatsu Double 22, Sz. 6

Thread: Black 8/0

Tail: Yellow Hackle

Tag: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Body: Black Halo Tinsel

Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Hackle: Black Small Schlappen

Wing: Black Temple Dog

X2 Caddis

X- Caddis

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz: 12-18

Thread: Grey 8/0

Tail: Amber Zelon

Body: Yellow Dry Fly Dubbing

Wing: X-Caddis Select Deer Hair

AFCP - Test Pattern

It's the winter fly tying season, this is the time when we start greeting creative at the vise, to come 

up with something just a little bit different. Although, I would not consider this ground breaking by 

any means, it has all the characteristics that make it look very "fishy". A very simple and durable

pattern, fished on just the right drop offs, would induce jarring strikes.

A.F.C.P

Hook: Diacchi 

Thread: Olive Veevus 10/0

Body: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel

Rib: Small Silver Lagartun's Wire

(2- Coats of Clear Cure Goo)

Thorax: Orange Sow Bug Dubbing

Soft Hackle: Brown Partridge

Head: Olive Veevus 10/0

Green Drake Pattern

Green Drake Patten

Hook: TMC 100 BL, Sz. 8-10

Thread: Yellow/ Olive 8/0

Tail: 3 Each- Moose Body- Split

Body: Olive/ Yellow Dry Fly Dubbing

Rib: 3/0 Yellow Monocord

Post: McFlylon- White

Hackle: Dyed Yellow Grizzly Saddle

Purple and Starling

Photo of the Day- "Droppin" the Anchor"

"Droppin the Anchor"

Posh Tosh (Variant)

Posh Tosh (Variant)

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H, Sz. 4

Thread: 6/0 Uni Chartreuse

Body: Chartreuse Halo Tinsel

Rib: B/R Chartreuse Wire

Hackle: Chartreuse Chinese Hen

Wing: Chartreuse Buck Tail

Eye: Jungle Cock Nails

Scary Mary- (Floatfisher's Test Fly # 2)

Scary Mary- (Floatfishers Test Fly # 2)

Hook: Daiichi 2052, Sz: 1.5 Nickel

Thread: Purple 140 UTC

Tag: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire- 5 Turns

Body: Purple Halo Tinsel

Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver Wire

Rear Marabou: Purple Marabou

Flash: 4 Strands Purple Krystal Flash

Middle Marabou: Orange Marabou

Flash: 4 Strands Purple Krystal Flash

Hackle: Purple Schlappen

Head: Purple 140 UTC- 2 coats Clear Cure Goo

Winter Fishing Essentials- Are U a Prepper?

I think I've been watching too many of those doomsday prep per shows. I seem to be stocking up

for winter. Is something bad going to happen! 

Photo of the Day- "Winter Blue's"

Grey Spinner

Floatfisher's Zelon Spinner

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz: 16-22

Thread: Grey Veevus 16/0

Tail: Mirco Fibbet's: Grey- Split

Dubbing: Harrop's Dry Fly: Adams Grey

Wing: Blue Ribbon Fly's Zelon- Grey

Mack's Canyon Summer Pattern

mack's canyon-(variant)

hook: gamakatsu t10-6h, sz: 4
thread: black 6/0 black
tail: hot orange calf tail
body: hot orange sts tri-lobal dubbing
thorax: black sts tri-lobal dubbing
ribbing: small lagartun's silver wire
hackle: black hen
wing: black temple fox
flash: hot orange krystal flash
head: black 6/0 with 2 coats of clear cure goo hydro

Photo of the Day- "Home"

Floatfisher Comparadun (Variant)

Floatfisher Comparadun (Variant)

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz: 16-20

Thread: Grey Veevus 16/0

Tail: Grey Micro Fibbet- Split

Dubbing: Harrop's Dry Fly- Adams Grey

Wing: Comparadun Deer

Angel Hair Baitfish

Angel Hair Baitfish

Hook: Tiemco 600SP, #2

Thread: Uni Mono, Fine and Clear

Body: Bottom: Pearl Angel Hair

Middle: White Super Hair - 

Top: Peacock Angel Hair

Eye's: Adhesive 3D Eyes Stick-on Eyes

Clear Cure Goo- Around Eye's

Shedlock Spider

Shedlock's Spider- 

Hook: Gamakatsu TS10S- Size 6

Thread: Fire Orange 6/0
Underbody: Silver Flat Tinsel
Thorax: Hot Orange STS Dubbing
Hackle: 2 Turns- Teal Flank 
Head: Fire Orange 6/0

Grey Flash Gold

Grey Flash Gold

Hook: TMC 2487, Sz:10

Thread: Grey 8/0

Bead: Gold Tungsten

Tail: Coq De Leon

Body:Greyn 8/0 Thread

Rib: Small Brown UTC Wire

Thorax: Dark Hares Ear Dubbling

Breaking Barriers

I have been looking for a while, but the opportunity finally presented itself the other night at the annual Trout Unlimited Auction. Been eyeing the Scott F2 Fiberglass rod, as it will be next summers photo

project. I have read a lot about this little gem, looking forward to fishin' it.

Well, much to my luck, the rod did not come alone, it came with an nice Abel TR 1 Reel.

Should be a fun little package.

Coal Car Steelhead Fly

Hans Weilenmann Photo

Coal Car

Hook: Daiichi 2051, Sz: 3

Working Thread: 8/0 White

Tag: Fine Oval Silver

Tail: Black Eyed Golden Pheasant

Butt: 1 Red , 1 Orange Glass Bead 

Ribbing: Small Oval Silver Over Dubbing

Body: Black Semi Seal Dubbing

Collar: Black Hen Hackle

Wing: Black Calf Tail

Head: Black 6/0 

Brian's Purple Moose Test # 1

Working on a new pattern to submit to the Swing Magazine
Fly Tying Contest, hope to have the final touches on it tonight Plus
another gem that was produced last night.

Mojo Midge (Variant)

Mojo Midge (Variant)

Hook: TMC 2499 or 2487, Sz: 14-20

Bead: Red Glass Bead

Thread: Black 10/0 Veevus

Wire Rib: Lagartun's Small Silver

Wing Flash: Purple Haze Krystal Flash

Sub-Wing: Dun Antron

Thorax: Dun Uv Ice Dubbing

Photo of the Day- " In the Rear View"

" In the Rear View"

Salmon Surf Fly

John Betts Original Flyreel # 2 of 5

Salmon Surf Fly
Hook: Diacchi SL15

Thread: Lagartun's X-Strong White

Tail: White Bucktail- Sparse

Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash

Smolt Blue Krystal Flash

Tan Krystal Flash

Wing: Yellow/ Orange/ Blue Bucktail Twisted Togeither

Eyes: Clear Cure Goo Eyes

Head: Clear Cure Goo

Mother Nature at Her Finest by Gerry Bauer

Our great friend Gerry B. had the great fortune recently to spend a week in Alaska shooting stills of Bald Eagles. He very graciously has shared a couple of his shots with Floatfisher and the daily readers to enjoy. These are truly beautiful creatures.

 Such a majestic bird.

A truly amazing photo and focus of the true fisherman. This catch is not getting away. Check out the circle hooks on this dude. Thanks for allowing me to share your photo's with readers Gerry. What a trip.

Fish Skull Anchovy

Fish Skull Anchovy

Hook: Gamakatsu B10S - Size 2-6

Fish Skull: Bait Fish Heads

Thread: White X-Strong Lagartun

Body Bottom: White Bucktail

Middle Flash: 1 Strand Magnum Pearl Flashabou

Middle Wing: DNA Pink Halo Flash

Middle Middle Flash: Smolt Blue Krystal Flash

Top: Blue Bucktail

November Hatch

Went out Friday night and came across an amazing Hatch 7. I am now ready for the next

Expedition Redfish. Is it already the twelve weeks of Christmas.

GT Emerger

GT Emerger

Hook: TMC 100BL, Sz: 14-16

Thread: Grey 8/0 Uni

Rib: Small Black Wire

Bead: Small Glass Bead

Dubbing: Grey Superfine Dubbing

This fly was made very popular on the Green River in Utah. It is now used widely on many of the western tailgater fisheries. Thanks for the great fly Gordon.

Waypoints Screening- Denver

Ms. Floatfisher and I joined a rowdy fulfilled group of folks from Trouts Fly Fishing. A few libations, a  party bus to and from the showing and nice little after party. A nice way to go to the show.

Highlighted by the early afternoon of spending time talking and laughing with the one and only

Hank Patterson, who as in to emcee the evening event. He was all to happy to share his guiding secrets

that have made him #1.

The movie it self was kick ass, the photography and video were out of this world, especially the underwater shots and views from St. Brandon's Atoll. As the bar is raised far too high for the 98% of us average flyfisher folks, we will only dream for a few hours we see these spectacular spots. It fills the void as the fishing season winds down. I salute the luck few who had the opportunity to go along and 

shot the video. What a great opportunity

Mary getting the "Whipit , Whip it, now snap it" technique lecture from Hank.

At least I think they were talking about fishing. 

Hank sharing some of his exotic photos of the elusive cuttrainbrown. This was his world record 39" 

male caught not long ago.

A good time was had, a few too many PBR's were had. And a lot of money raise for the  Defend the Upper Colorado River. 

"Streamside - Photo of the Day

"Streamside"

A reflection from a wonderful season spent float many great rivers of the west. Many fish were

missed , however, many fish were brought to the net. So many smiles and much laughter was heard from the our boat rowing down the river, A few old rock and roll tunes were probably heard with a bent rod also.

Gin and tonics could be found in the cup holders from time to time, but mainly good times are found 

Streamside.

"Mess O Copper Johns"

"Mess O"

Vladi Worm

Vladi Worm

Hook: Laser Troker Evolve #4

Lead: .020

Thread: Fire Orange 6/0 Uni

Body: UV Orange Chewy Skin

Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash

Head: Fire Orange 6/0 Uni

Jungle Cock Cape

The brilliant colors of the jungle cock cape make it very photogenic. The beautiful tones that the yellows, oranges, blacks and whites all bring out together.

Floatfisher's UV Caddis

Floatfisher's UV Caddis

Hook: TMC 2499, Sz. 14-16

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Chartreuse 8/0 Uni

Abdomen: B/R Chartreuse / Black Wire

Antennae: Purple UV Krystal Flash

Thorax: Spirit River UV Caddis Dubbing

Hackle: Natural CDC

Collar: Spirit River UV Caddis Dubbing

Fire Orange and Starling

Fire Orange and Starling

Hook: TMC 2499 or 101, Sz: 14-18

Thread: Fire Orange 8/0 Uni

(2 coats of Clear Cure Goo)

Hackle: Starling

Head: Fire Orange 8/0 Uni

"Rocky"- Sante Fe Moose Bronze

Another cool sculpture from Ms. Floatfisher's recent trip to Sante Fe. 

Ice Crystals - Photo of the Day

Ice crystals forming on the individual branch of an aspen tree. Early morning at heavy frost.

"River Watch" - Photo of the Day

Polish Pheasant Tail

Polish Pheasant Tail

Hook: TMC 2499 or 3761, Sz. 12-18

Bead: Copper Tungsten

Thread: Fire Orange 8/0 Uni

Tail: Coq De Leon

Tag: Fire Orange 8/0 Uni

Abdomen: 6 Fibers of Pheasant Tail

Rib:B/R Copper Wire

Thorax: Az. Dubbing- Hares Ear

Legs: Pheasant Tail

Hot Spot Head: Fire Orange 8/0 Uni

Floatfisher's Flashback Scud

Floatfisher's Flashback Scud

Hook: TMC 3761, Sz; 12-16

Thread: Rusty Orange 8/0

Body Dubbing: Dark Rainbow Sow Scud Dubbing

Scud Back: Medium Pearl Tinsel

Rib: Medium Copper Wire

Head: Fire Orange 8/0

Photo of the Day- Santa Fe Sculpture

On a recent trip to Santa Fe, Ms. Floatfisher captured this great sight.

A fantastic sculpture at one of the many art galleries.

D-Mobb Steelhead Fly

D-Mobb Steelhead Fly- Variation

Hook:

Thread: Orange 8/0 Veevus

Body: BR Red / Copper Wire

Thorax: Red Polar Dubbing/ Orange Polar Dubbing

Head: Claret STS Dubbing