Archive for June, 2010
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Jun
10
Oven Bacon
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Jun
10
Fliegenbinden an Emerger Pattern
Emerger @ Fliegenfischer Forum
Dieses Muster hat sich als besonders fängig erwiesen, wenn die Äschen kleine Eintagsfliegen von der Oberfläche schlürfen. Wenn zu stark behechelte Muster nicht genommen werden und nur im Oberflächenfilm hängende Nahrung bevorzugt wird, ist dieser Emerger mit seinem schön segmentierten, schlanken Körper meine erste Wahl und hat mir schon so manche schöne Äsche beschert.
| Bindeanleitung:
1. Widerhaken andrücken |
7. Kiel in eng aneinanderliegenden Windungen bis zum Paraflügel winden, mit dem Bindefaden abfangen
8. Grizzlyfeder für die Parahechel hinter dem Paraflügel einbinden
9. Bindefaden mit CDC-Fibern dubben und lockeren Thorax binden
10. Grizzlyhechel mit der Klemme fassen und mit 3-4 Windungen (immer eine Windung unter die andere legen) Parahechel bilden und mit Bindefaden beim Öhr abfangen, Rest abschneiden.
11. Kopfknoten bilden – fertig.
‘This pattern has proven to be particularly catchability when the grayling sip small mayflies from the surface.’
Instructions basically translated: barb the hook, use 6/0 thread. Tie in CDC fibers for tail. Tie in yellow poly yarn for the parachute post. Construct a quill body from a grizzly feather and coat the segmented quill body with lacquer. Use a grizzly feather to wrap around the poly parachute body. And, dub CDC around the hook to form a thorax. Use the light wire pupa hook to give a curved shaped fly that will sit angled down into the film to typify the emerging mayfly.
20
Jun
10
Happy Father’s Day
The father who would taste the essence of his fatherhood must turn back from the plane of his experience, take with him the fruits of his journey and begin again beside his child, marching step by step over the same old road. ~Angelo Patri
Mother’ bundle, suckle, dominate and peck us toward adulthood. Fathers bully, bluster and tease us. But, also by example, dads provide us a template, especially young men, of how to step into manhood. And, once there, endure the tedium, load and strains. For that frequently unspoken element in the equation…..somehow let your father know you love him. I love you dad. Easier now…mine has passed. If you are a dad….make it easy for them to show you how much they do indeed love you.
Check out Good Men Project and note 1991 (SwittersB and Tony)
Iris Caddis @ Charlie's Fly Box Inc.
The IRIS CADDIS has been around for awhile. It floats in that realm that increasingly makes me ever more comfortable. In the film, this fly floats low and presents a profile counter to what many of us strive for….a dry fly floating high and mostly dry atop the water. Akin to the emerger patterns or equal to, this pattern along with hair wing mayfly patterns require a little more concentration, but are enticingly productive. I recently used this pattern and a hair wing mayfly dun pattern. I received countless hits on these patterns. I did miss quite a few hookups because I was not tracking the flies location. So, I was a touch slow on the set. Maybe the EHC has a little competition? Iris Caddis Pattern Recipe
If you are fortunate enough to catch bigger fish, carry a tailor’s tape and have a cooperative big fish, then you will find this a helpful tool in estimating the size of your catch. The technique suggests you are going to release the fish, so handle with care and be quick about it. Studying the method in advance and making two quick measurements, should provide a close enough estimation at its size.
Angler Wise
Angler Wise Freshwater provides the formula and additional information on fresh water fly fishing. Check it out.
16
Jun
10
Fly Fishing: Back Channel Beauty
Back channels are sometimes those barriers to the main stem; waded across to get to the main channel and fish. Recently, I explored a back channel for trout. What I was struck by was all the insect activity in this small fifty yard stretch. Hatches fluttered along for several hours. Several trout were caught on Caddis pupa patterns. Large yellow mayflies glided down the stream like large sailboats. Tan Caddis fluttered about. Little Yellow Sallies (Sally’s?) lumbered toward shoreline vegetation. BWO’s and PMD’s flew up and away with the breeze. Midges hovered. All this activity and no rises, at least that I saw. Nymphs were called for. Trout were caught. Nothing big. Just feisty little beauties.
It was a pleasant few hours. A drift fisherman hovered nearby. He informed me that Summer steelhead were in and often held in the back channel. I offered to relinquish the spot so he could swing a bobber~jig through, but he said he didn’t want to intrude on my “private place”. It was special…a little small stream experience with a big river just on the other side of the island. I will venture back…maybe prepared for steelhead too.
Uni Bobber Post (Oregon Fly Fishing Blog Photo)
When do synthetics go to far in fly fishing? Is the above attached indicator bobber (Hareline’s Unibobbers) going too far? Are the rubber legs too much? I think it perfectly fine, but notice others cringe at such creations. Chernobyl concoction too non-traditional? Since hair, fur and feather have had to share with synthetics, the world of fly tying has changed. I say an enjoyable addition to the arsenal of tying. For some synthetics are akin to eating cheese whiz, cotton candy or Spam….just not natural enough.
Creekwalker Saves A Life & A Love Affair
I knew something was wrong before I saw them. We were fishing up along the Deschutes River, near LaPine, Oregon, when my ears caught the sound of a woman crying. It was more like a whine, a sad one at that. She was about 70 and she was standing over a form lying on the ground. I immediately ran to them, and discovered the man had stopped breathing. Her name was Ruby, and later I would learn that his name was Ray. Ruby and Ray. They had come here to celebrate their wedding anniversary. It would be their 50th. This was their spot.
Years ago, Ray had met Ruby at the local fruit stand. Someone had been selling watermelons and Ruby just could not quite pick hers up to get it to the wagon she was pulling. She lived just down the country road. Ray, just released from the US Army, was on a visit to his uncle Gerry before heading home to California. She was 20 and he 21.
Being the gentleman he was, and wanting to get closer to that beautiful red haired gal, Ray offered to carry the watermelon home for her. Along the way they talked, and even after reaching the house, they sat on the porch and talked for hours. Ruby and her mother made some supper, and after they all had eaten Ray said he needed to be going.
The next morning Ray was at Ruby’s door asking her to go on a picnic. Yes, the very spot where he now lay in a crumpled heap. The very spot where Ruby had watched him fish so many afternoons.
Now, I hollered to my friend to call 911 from the cell phone. We had coverage so that was a bonus. I immediately began CPR, and Ruby stood by wringing her hands and crying in that sad whine. Neither my friend nor Ruby knew CPR, so I was afraid I might not be able to help for long, but something just takes over when a life is at stake. I breathed and counted, assessed, breathed and counted. I had done this very thing several times before, and usually the outcome was not so positive.Nonetheless one responds to help.
Fatigue began to set in and I almost stopped…but seeing Ruby standing there and seeing the look on her face, I could not stop. I had to stop to remove my lanyard, but kept pumping on the old mans chest as though he were my own father. Within minutes, I had Rays breathing restored and heartbeat back. I heard the sound of the sirens and hoped they would hurry. I asked Ruby if there were any health problems and she said yes, but she was too muddled to recount them now.
They came and took over; paramedics from the local fire house. They worked on Ray as I comforted Ruby. My friend and I assured Ruby we would see she got to the hospital to be with Ray.
It was on that ride that we learned the love story. It was on that ride to take that sweet woman to her sweet man that we learned that Ray had driven his old Chrysler to the spot. He had a picnic lunch all ready when she woke up and he brought her to the place he had first kissed her. Their love was so sweet, I couldn’t help but envy them. No one had noticed them slip away…Jim, their son, we later learned, was frantic!
Ray made it okay, and he and Ruby have a chance to see their 51st. Wandering back to the river, I thought of people who had passed on, and their love stories, and I was so glad to have been there for Ray…and for Ruby.
CPR/First Aid classes are available through your local Red Cross. The life you save may be someone you love.
Creek
Dare I say heartwarming story? Good job Creek. I did remark to Creek that she was a hero… or is it heroine? And, in her truest Western gal way reminded me she was not a hero and just did what anyone would do. Well, Creek not everyone or most step up. Most pass by or watch. In my book Creek you are a hero to Ray and Ruby!
For those that realize they cannot pass by this time as your loved one lies before you or even for the stranger….learn CPR. For those of you that have had CPR training study up now, as the process has changed yet again. Know how to not only perform these live saving functions, but how to direct someone should you run out of energy in what can be an exhausting effort.
CPR New Guidelines (Phone & Pump) More like a 15 pumps and two rescue breaths now. No more of the 5 to 1. If two people can help, the pumper will tire out pretty quick or get so tired they will do considerable damage to the victim.
One nice little green morsel tumbling down the riffles, the non-case building (caseless), succulent tidbit… the Green Rockworm Caddis Larva. This is a simple pattern to tie and is fished along the bottom through those riffles and runs where a GRWC would be drifting along. A good summer time pattern that is effective into September. The larva images demonstrate the simplicity of the larva and the use of various materials can be used to show the segmented abdomen and slightly darker thorax area. Check Out Trout Nut and Westfly for habitat info and pattern suggestions.
