I posted this pattern back in October. I have since tied the same basic wet with a tan, light green and root beer Krystal Flash abdomen, also ribbed. I have not included a bead head on this pattern.
Archive for June, 2010
Came across this photo. Don’t know them. But, thought it so typifies the beginning stages of introducing people, particularly kids to the sport. It is a time of transitions. Gear, technique, observing, mentoring, patience….lots of patience. It is a time, if you are the mentor, to set aside your needs and totally investing in someone else. Either it takes or it doesn’t. It may take years to see if it did.
I have used a Pentax Optio W60 and my son has had success with the W30. There are several other waterproof digital cameras out there that are, I am sure, comparable. They are small and easily tucked in out of the way. I have not experimented with the underwater capacity that much….the most hyped feature. I am equally sold on the camera’s capacity to endure in wet, winter days and heavy rains. Take the time to experiment during down, slow times with the video components, the macro capabilities, the zoom quality. The cameras are not full proof so a little experimenting will better prepare you to cruise through the settings to the necessary setting for that special moment. Several of these cameras (Optio W80, Olympus, Fuji WP) are owned by friends and they are all reasonably satisfied. Not that I need it, but I like the looks of the new Pentax W90.
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Jun
10
Petro Bras~Brazil?
Petro Bras~Brazil?
(I am certain the ever vigilant Ted Williams is on this….right?)
Burk's Hare's Ear Bottom Roller (www.gbflycasters.org)
Via Colorado Fly Fishing Report to Front Range Angler a vid on the Bottom Roller Pattern. The heavily weighted ‘anchor fly’ provides the mean to sink one to three flies while dredging nymphs. This stems from competitions, in which no attached weights (like split shot) are allowed.
I like Czech Nymphs for Scud/Caddis like patterns. Could not embed the Andy Burk Bottom Roller vid.…but linked it and it gives good explanation on tying the anchor pattern.
Willamette River, Eugene, Oregon (Courtesy of M.P.)
A piece here at The Headhunters Fly Shop re the big Missouri River. The article presents the pieces to the bigger picture and suggests ways to read the water. This is so critical whether the river is big or small.
“Seams, the obvious spot for trout on any stream, are the first place to look. Seams are evident on the shore lines, and also spread throughout the width too. Any slow/fast water interface is a damn likely feeding lane. Think of them even as invisible rocks…the rock may not be there, but the current change is. So slow down and look for these situations. You will soon notice that there are seams everywhere. During hatches, there will almost always be fish holding in these spots, even if not actively feeding on the surface at that time. Seams can also be created by subsurface structure.”
Don’t Click to Look Inside..Need to Buy It
Reviews: “The book makes for a fascinating read, and I enjoyed learning just how influential women have been. The resource directory for women at the end of the book is a wealth of information.”
“And to those readers of the gentle gender who like to fish but have never been able to adequately explain the urge to anyone, Foggia is a kindred soul who can articulate reasons and expound on the philosophy of fishing, which is really a wordless meditation that restores the soul. It is the quintessence of patient waiting, without investment in outcome. You’re just fishing. If you enjoyed A River Runs Through It, you’ll love Reel Women.”
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Jun
10
Fly Tying: Biots for Wings
The Prince Nymph comes to mind as a recognizable fly pattern that utilizes white goose biots for a wing (and brown for the tail). The Prince Nymph is a truly productive fly pattern for trout, in both lakes and streams. The biot wing can be tied aside and slightly below the horizontal plane of the hook shank to give the impression of a Caddis pupa wing, swept back and below the abdomen. Don’t know why I opted for these low light looks, but just how they turned out.
Caddis Pupa with Biot Wing Underneath Abdomen (SwittersB)
I understand that there are only so many ways to construct a wheel. Most of the options or constructions work. So, yet another bead head pupa? Well, this little ‘demon’ has been a great lake pattern as a diving Caddis. I offer it as yet another pattern. It works well for stillwaters and streams. I like it and tied a bunch in Caddis green with green wire ribbing. Mixing up abdomen colors, ribbing color contrast and hook size, while leaving the thorax/wing materials would provide options.
Green Demon Caddis Pupa (SwittersB)
Old But Trustworthy (SwittersB)
I cannot recall when I first acquired the Southfork pontoon ‘boat’…maybe 15 years ago or more. It has the old steel frame. I replaced the shorter oars with bigger oars for possible river use and more frequently rowing across big lakes. I also carry so much stuff that I replaced the side gear bags with bottomless, ill fitting bags that the oars brush over as I row. I have those pads because frankly if given the chance I will fish the whole damn day, or until my ass goes to sleep from the pressures across the back of my thighs from the seat edge. I love the damn thing, BUT….it can be like a giant sail boat in big winds. I have been blown so hard that I have come to a complete stalemate with the wind, rowing and neither gaining nor losing ‘ground’. Well hell that can’t last long. I have had to finally head to shore and cut my losses to stop from getting blown to the far side.
I use to easily lift the craft plus gear over head and walk up hill and throw it atop a van. Now, for assorted reasons that seems a long time ago. I do have an Outcast Fish Cat that also keeps one up out of the water. I may be evolving toward that as it gets harder to go alone and muscle all that gear around. It has been one successful fishing machine over the years. What the hell happened?
