Topher Browne To Speak At United Fly Tyers

The United Fly Tyers will be offering a multi-media presentation by Mr. Topher Browne, atlantic salmon fly tyer and author of the new, highly acclaimed book, Atlantic Salmon Magic, at their meeting at 7 pm on January 5th, 2012, in the Student Union of the Middlesex Community College just off of Rt. 128 and Rt. 3 in Bedford, MA.   The public is invited and this should be a very entertaining evening for all.    

Topher will be demonstrating the tying of his special tube flies for Atlantic salmon prior to his audio-visual presentation.  He will also personally autograph copies of his book and have them available for sale.  As usual, the United Fly Tyers will offer free fly tying lessons to anyone interested in learning the art as well.

Mr. Browne was formerly an Atlantic salmon fishing guide for a number of summers Quebec's Gaspe peninsula and is a spey casting instructor and author of a book on spey casting as well.

Directions and a map to the meeting location are posted on the United Fly Tyers internet web site at www.unitedflytyers.org .

Rhode Island Bans Felt Soles

Effective January 1, 2012 Rhode Island has banned the use of felt soles in both fresh and salt water. The ban has been implemented administratively as part of the 2012 fishing regulations. It seems that this ban was developed without public notice.

The new rule states, "It is prohibited that any person use foot gear with external felt soles in any state waters, inclusive of freshwater, tidal or marine. This shall include any waters shared by adjacent states in which Rhode Island Fishing Regulations apply." The rule is found in the 2012/2013 Rhode Island Fishing Regulations . It is regulation 1.17.

Blue Winged Olive

Cliff Fly Boxes

Shouting out to Matt at Cliff Outdoors. Howdy!

Tach-It Fly & Hook Holder

This is a very helpful item. Use it to keep hooks and flies organized and up and off the flat surfaces of my tying desk. No more digging through heaps of materials to find the hooks that I am using. Also have one for travel to stop hooks and flies from disappearing into hotel room carpet.

Partridge Of Redditch

Partridge of Redditch - The DNA of Hooks

My friend Rob with a Palimino on Leslie Wrixons Vladi Worm

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

My friend Rob with a Palimino on Leslie Wrixons Vladi Worm

Creepy Nymph

Just messing with some ideas.

Creepy Anglers

You never know who you'll find fishing. These snaps crack me up.

Crabby Amy

A green crab pattern. Named after my beloved. Am I in trouble yet?

Great Squid Fly

Squidzilla.

More Realistic Nymphs: The Eyes Have It

Adding eyes and some other subtle touches makes for more productive nymphs. Predator trout key in on the eyes of their prey.

Something For The Fall Brookies

Been messing with this pattern to entice some fall trout with streamers. So far it's going well. Like the sparser hackle for better activity in the water.

Nice Vise

Saw this recently and I must say, "That's a nice set of wheels."

MATCHING MAJOR EASTERN HATCHES

Matching Major Eastern Hatches: New Patterns for Selective Trout (Headwater Books, 2011) by Henry Ramsay is a must read for anglers and tyers who ply their craft on Eastern waters.  In this treasure you will find loads and loads of highly useful patterns.  Tying instructions are clear and well-illustrated with superb photographs. There are awesome, detailed and very captivating pictures of the naturals as well. I had some time at the recent Arts of The Angler in Danbury, CT to chat with Henry and let me tell you he is the real deal with great knowledge. His clear thinking is reflected in his writing. And he's a good guy to boot. Check out his website: www.ramsayflies.com. Read more and get Henry's book at www.bearsden.com/product10475.html.

Kids On The Fly Closes Up Shop

Just heard that Kids On The Fly will cease operations after 6 years due to a lack of adult volunteers. Adults dropped the ball on that one.

Gammarus Success

Just got word from a loyal customer: The Gammarus flies with the tungsten weight are bringing fish to the net.

Federation of Fly Fishers At The Symposium

The Northeast Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers will be at the Symposium this coming weekend. We will have our annual fly plate raffle and a special raffle to a Greys 10' Streamflex rod, reel, line, fly box and flies tyed by yours truly. It is a perfect Czech nymphing outfit. Just add water and fish. Tickets for the rod raffle are 2/$10 and 5/$20.

International Fly Tying Symposium 2012

It's that time of year again. Hope to see you there.

Arts Of The Angler Show

Next weekend at the Ethan Allen Inn, Exit 4 off I84 in Danbury, CT. A bunch of fly-tyers, rod-makers and purveyors of fine fishing collectibles. Come by and check it out. Sponsored by the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum.

Happy Halloween

What???

Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave 2012

Federation of Fly Fishers National Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave will be in Spokane, Washington, July 10-14, 2012 at the Spokane Convention Center. The Red Lion Inn In The Park is the host hotel. Mark your calendar & start making plans.

Fish On

Trout Like Zebra Midges

...in sizes 18 and 20.

Just Married

Whoa! Just got married!

Bubble Pad Nymph

The trout are just chowing on these lately.

Chillicothe

Vintage Coffee Ad

This makes me think of the movie Deliverance. Do you hear banjo music?

Vintage Cigarette & Coffee Ad

Every one knows that smokes and coffee are two basic ingredients to a successful day on the river.

Custom Tyed Flies

Just a little plug for my on line fly shop. You need flies? I tye 'em for you. This is not a pick and pack shop with a huge inventory of flies from overseas. I tye when you order, using your specifications. For example, if you want specialty hooks...you got 'em...Mustad, Gamakatsu, Knapek, Grip, Tiemco, Hanek, Dohiku, etc.

Shout Out To Cliff

A big shout out to Matt at Cliff Outdoors. Nice boxes! Try 'em out.

Gammarus #2

Essentially the same fly as yesterday, but marked with orange sharpie instead of yesterday's olive.

Gammarus

This is a size 18 gammarus using ribbed tungsten bodies. Deadly buggy and heavy enough to get down to the action.

International Fly Tying Symposium 2011

November 19 - 20, 2011 Doubletree Hotel Somerset, NJ This year's theme is "How Swede It Is." In addition to the Swedes there will be tyers from Holland, Belgium, Norway, England, Spain, Germany, Finland and,  of course, Canada and the United States. Everyone will be demonstrating the latest techniques and the use of new materials.

Not Creepy Angler!

A bit of small stream nymphing.

Creepy Angler

I know that I have posted this photo before, but hey, go with it. This handsome devil really cracks me up.

Black Low-Riding Caddis

Same recipe as last post.

The extra weight of the Vinyl Rib body makes it sit lower in the film.

Low-Riding Caddis

Hook: #16 3XL Curved Nymph
Thread: Uni 8/0 Tan
Butt: Red Mylar
Body: Tan Tying Thread Over-Wrapped with Clear Vinyl Rib (Midge- Size)
Underwing: Tan Ice Dub (or Similar)
Wing: Bleached Elk Hock
Hackle: Grizzly

Fuzzy Bone Fish Fly

Skinny Santa Fishing

Who is this bozo showing off a fish?

Awesome Crayfish

Wow, that is one awesome crayfish. Don't know who tyed it, but I know I'll be making these when the snow flies. It was up for auction at the federation of Flyfishers' Annual Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave a few weeks ago.

What Is It?

Check This Out...A Riot

Go to www.ojaitaxidermy.com and click on the commercial. Some friends sent me this link and I totally cracked up.

Fishing Small Creeks

Enjoyed a lot of dry fly action. Small dries and no foam flies. Wonder of all wonders in Montana.

Fishing Last Week

Just got back last week from fishing adventures in Montana. At an undisclosed location near Bozeman.

Fly Fishing World Championships, Italy, 2011 Results

1 ITALY
2 CZECH REPUPLIC
3 POLAND
4 SPAIN
5 USA
6 SLOVAKIA
7 FRANCE
8 BELGIUM
9 SCOTLAND
10 ENGLAND
11 FINLAND
12 BOSNIA I HERZEGOVINA
13 AUSTRALIA
14 CANADA
15 IRELAND
16 PORTUGAL
17 WALES
18 NORWAY
19 SLOVENIA
20 NETHERLANDS
21 MEXICO

Need To Write More

OK, so I have been neglecting the blog. Sorry, but I have had to do some fishing, playing and golfing. Well, now that the feel of fall is in the air, I will be all over my tying desk like white on rice. Or maybe like flies on s#!*. You know what I mean.

Arrived In Montana In Spite Of Hurricane Irene

Finally made it to the FFF Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave in West Yellowstone, Montana. Whew.

Still Trying To Get To Montana

Not again! Re-re-booked to fly out on Tuesday night now. I am starting not to like this game. I want to fish and go to the Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave.

Trying To Go To Montana

Was supposed to fly to Montana on Sunday. Looks like Irene is messing with my plans. Got re-booked for Monday AM. I can live with that.

FFF National Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave 2011

Go to the FFF website and get the scoop: fedflyfishers.org

Best Of Luck To Team USA

Fly Fishing Team USA heads to Italy for the FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships. Best fishes to all!

Fishing In Labrador

Hi Jan. Looks like the fish up in Labrador are tiring you out. Looks cold up there.