Fly Pattern of the Day- " Quigley's Geezer Pleaser "

Quigley's Geezer Pleaser

Hook: TMC 5263, Sz: 6-10

Thread: 6/0 Black

Tail: Dubbing Ball of Black Superfine Dubbing/ Black Sili Legs

Body Foam: Yellow/ Brown (Top) Foam

Thorax: Yellow Superfine Dubbing

Legs: Orange Sili Legs

Wing: Grey Widow Web

High Vis: Brown under Pink Foam

Fly Pattern of the Day- "Black Ice"

Once again I spent time discussing the Black Ice pattern to a few fly fisherman and aspiring fly tiers, This pattern is not widely know away from the Arkansas River, but is a great producer. Tied by Signature Idylwilde Flytier Larry Kingery, it features a very simple list of materials that most have in there supplies, and you can tie them in a host of colors to cover the various hatches. 

These are a staple in my boxes in every color, especially black, gold and copper. 

Black Ice (Baetis Pattern)

Hook: TMC 2487/2499, Sz: 16-22

Bead: Black Tungsten

Thread: Black 10/0

Tail: Black Hen

Abdomen: Black Halo Tinsel

Rib: Black Wire

Throax: Black UV Ice Dub / Black Quick Decent Dubbing

Wing Case: 2 Strands Black Halo Tinsel

"Slow and Steady" - Video Short

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Today could be one of these days here in Colorado. We received a bunch of snow as part of a very big and wet spring storm passing through. Thank goodness, we can certainly use the moisture

Day On the Ditch with Fishspotter

Fishspotter, aka Larry Friedrichs had another rare Saturday off from guiding, so we took the opportunity

to do a little R/D on the river with new fly patterns. Weather was beautiful, almost a little to nice to put the baetis hatch down for the day, but this fish were still feeding.

Our biggest concern was the water, demands from the ranchers and irrigators had recently put another hurt on the river drawing it down to a mere 187 cfs. at launch in time. You must be pretty good on the sticks at this level, as there are more rocks than water in your way. We still managed to navigate our way down our favorite stretch and catch a fish or two on some new patterns.

One of our finned friends headed back to his feeding lane.

Orvis Helios 2 w/ Battenkill was the weapon of choice for the day.

Still under development so we can only show a distant picture, however, it caught many fish. It is a keeper.

Larry manages the Helio's 2 to another fine rainbow. His guide put him on fish all day!