More big flies

This green fly is tied from a new material from me called Yack Hair. It is long and pliable, but has very little bulk. I will have to fish it and see if it makes a difference in the water. The blue is tied with Peglusi fiber.

Winter is really here

Tonight we are expecting our first winter storm and around 10 inches of snow. Four more months before I can look forward to throwing some flies, but I am not daunted. Another batch is turning on the dryer as we speak. I have added some yellow, black over red and some blue flies to the list.

Realistic minnow patterns

I find the concept of the hard realistic head and the moving rear of the fly as an interesting concept. I will have to try and incorperate it into some new flies.

Fly storage

I have started storing my flies in these seal able plastic bags. They are just like the ones you find in retail fly shops. It keeps the fly's flat and display nicely for selling.

Barbless hooks

In my search for some more hooks to use, I came across these. I have been using octopus or bait hooks for a few years now. These will be my new hooks of choice. I already use Gamakatsu's exclusively, and the barbless fit the bill. They come in nickle, red and green.