Tying Desk

Many people ask me what my fly tying desk looks like. Well, here it is. There are also three bookcases loaded with materials.

FFF Conclave

The Federation of Fly Fishers 44th Annual Conclave will be in Loveland, Colorado July 28th through August 1st. Details will be out soon at http://www.fedflyfishers.org/.

Partridge

Got feathers?

A Fly

This is a random fly from my box. It's made of all good stuff: manufactured barbless hook, tungsten bead, Coq de Leon (tail), my special natural blend of dubbing containing rabbit, squirrel and CdC and a bit of Head Strong cement for a juicy wing bud.

Upstream Dry Fly Techniques

Yours truly with Pascal from France. Pascal is a three-time World Champion fly fisher. When I met him in Spain a few years ago, he shared some upstream dry fly angling techniques that proved valuable. It helps to have a full arsenal of techniques for whatever situations you face on the water.

Ready To Fish

OK, after the big trip I am hankering to fish some more. Got my license. Ice is almost gone. Watching the weather. Ready, set, go.

Spooky Lure

Super Magnum Zara Spook. Don't think old George is too happy to have that evil hook next to his head. My friend, Chris, and I are wondering if we could reproduce the Zara Spook in the form of a teaser for the big stripers, blues and sharks (or the Loch Ness Monster) in the ocean. Don't think I would want to spin that much deer hair. My plan was to just cut off the hooks and slam that bad boy down on the water. Making it walk the dog and then toss a big ugly fly into the mayhem and bamo.