tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72503466165078613432024-03-13T00:26:40.073-04:00Fly and FinFly and Fin blog is devoted to fly fishing and tying. I've been a fly fisher for over 30 years, and this blog gives me an outlet to share my passion for all things Fly and Fin. In this blog you'll find traditional patterns like the Frank Sawyer's Pheasant Tail, and Killer Bug and new creative patterns, like my UV Tan Caddis, and Purple and Orange wet fly. You'll find information on Trout and their food, and the methods to take fish on the fly.Lou DiGenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13125735389893335032noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250346616507861343.post-55848945464724805152021-02-14T19:09:00.010-05:002021-02-17T13:53:23.018-05:00Killer Rock Worm with Lou DiGena<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Q5wJon8S1Zs" width="480"></iframe> </p><p>Hook:<span> </span><span> </span>Mustad S80-3906 <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">(</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1h4RjF6ajkxbGNJeEpyQzZTZ2xoSGpMRjAzUXxBQ3Jtc0trQU4wSE9CMGJzcDZZSHo4YlhwQ1dQMFZfSHFKRHR2OE9oZVVlWFhXVVFuQTktSUMzblhCMkduUHA0aFRhZkRuTHltckM4QXRzRVpsYmI1WjhZQ09Hemx0N2RQQ216Vm9qYkExWWhFMllxTUlUczV5TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3qlSsIY" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3qlSsIY</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">)</span><br />Size:<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>10 - 16 <br />Thread:<span> <span> </span></span>UTC Ultra Wire, Black in size Brassie <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">(</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlGTXN1aGtRQmgtb0ZDWTFUeldqdGs2aHltQXxBQ3Jtc0ttcG1WN1YwWFBBLUp6aTRXUl9zR3RrR2tZUHkyeXBGd1F5Mmc0ZnZvUFlEWlBUT0tQYzhhdjNuNHdDLTktNUo2aktiaFRhbUZDVm9FY2ZqM3c4OXJLSFhxWTd2ZmtxVm9mS3FsMzVTZnBMbXpwYTJkQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F37gXKhj" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37gXKhj</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">) </span> <br />Body:<span> <span> </span><span> </span></span>Green Yarn (<a href="https://amzn.to/2LOSw4Q">https://amzn.to/2LOSw4Q</a>)<br />Head:<span> </span><span> </span>UTC Ultra Wire, Black <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">(</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlGTXN1aGtRQmgtb0ZDWTFUeldqdGs2aHltQXxBQ3Jtc0ttcG1WN1YwWFBBLUp6aTRXUl9zR3RrR2tZUHkyeXBGd1F5Mmc0ZnZvUFlEWlBUT0tQYzhhdjNuNHdDLTktNUo2aktiaFRhbUZDVm9FY2ZqM3c4OXJLSFhxWTd2ZmtxVm9mS3FsMzVTZnBMbXpwYTJkQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F37gXKhj" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37gXKhj</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">) </span><br /> <br />The "Killer Rock Worm" a variation of Frank Sawyer's "Killer Bug." Using black wire and green yarn. Change yarn and wire color to mimic the caddis larva in your waters.<br /><br />The Killer Bug is famous in the U.K. and Europe and recently has this pattern gained a following in the U.S. This fly is renowned for its catching fish and the mythological properties of Chadwick's 477 wool used in its construction.<br /><br />Frank Sawyer was a river keeper on the River Avon at Lake in Wiltshire in the U.K., along with being a writer and inventor of such flies as the Pheasant Tail Nymph. <br /><br />The killer bug was developed by Mr. Sawyer to manage the grayling numbers on the River Avon. Then Grayling considered a coarse fish and undesirable as a food or game fish.<br /><br />If you're looking for an available substitute, Semperfli Chadwicks 477 Substitute <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">(</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa204Q21wLU5fendYdkdyTlhReE9JSGNyQkxDZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuanpfcmQxRzJTQ3hRMW1QYldOSHEweENZUG41anFjWWtTRnQzUGFPdUJUSFFkWHpXdHZ0VzFWTGh6Vi1FUG1BWkRSMURCam5USzJRS0NIMHNkM3hKQm1kenNrZ2FrNjhDWWsxWUx3LUZwSDB3U3pGbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3de9ll5" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3de9ll5</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">) </span>is an excellent choice.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fly Tying Gear:<br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Regal Stainless Steel
Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Regal Vise Tool Bar
Attachment (<a href="https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe">https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe</a>)<br /><span> </span>Cohen's Sculpting
Scissors</span><br /><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Tiemco Ceramic Bobbin (<a href="https://amzn.to/3u7Gkxv">https://amzn.to/3u7Gkxv</a>)<br /><span> </span>Matarelli Whip Finisher
(<a href="https://amzn.to/370HxNu">https://amzn.to/370HxNu</a>)<br /><span> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Solarez Bone Dry (<a href="https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn">https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn</a>) </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Camera Gear:<br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Camera: Panasonic GH4
(<a href="https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu">https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Lens: Panasonic 30mm
Macro (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe">https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe</a>)<br /><span> </span>Ring Light: Neewer 48
Macro LED (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VUSfii">https://amzn.to/2VUSfii</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Fill Light (3): Aputure
H198 (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V2D1S">https://amzn.to/39V2D1S</a>)<br /><span> </span>Battery: Wasabi Power
Battery and charger. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s">https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <br /><span> </span>Backdrop: Dark Grey &
Light Grey (<a href="https://amzn.to/33UzUX3">https://amzn.to/33UzUX3</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Using affiliate links helps support the channel at no cost to you,
thanks.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">© 2021 Louis DiGena All Rights Reserved.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">#loudigena
#flytying #flyfishing</span></p><p> </p>Lou DiGenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13125735389893335032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250346616507861343.post-16665049383347334062021-02-02T11:57:00.004-05:002021-02-14T15:15:35.562-05:00Pea-Ca-Bou Nymph with Lou DiGena<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/DOcepXx9RC4" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Dick Talleur calls this nymph the Pea-Ca-Bou Brown, and I can only find mention of this pattern in Hooked on Fly Tying - Classic Wet Flies & Nymphs, Bennett-Watt Entertainment, Inc. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2Mp1yFU">https://amzn.to/2Mp1yFU</a>)<br /><br />It's a tremendous all-a-round nymph that uses two of the best materials out there Peacock herl and marabou. I've found smaller sizes are effective little black stone flies, and larger versions imitate Isonychia, also known as the Slate Drake.<br /><br />It's simple, and once you get used to handling the marabou, a fast pattern to tie.<br /><br />Pea-Ca-Bou Nymph<br /><br />Hook: 2X Long Wet Fly (Tiemco – TMC2302) (<a href="https://amzn.to/36wY0bM">https://amzn.to/36wY0bM</a>)<br />Thread: UNI 6/0 Brown (<a href="https://amzn.to/3ahRCWY">https://amzn.to/3ahRCWY</a>)<br />Hackle: Brown Marabou (<a href="https://amzn.to/3r8bYbN">https://amzn.to/3r8bYbN</a>)<br />Tail: Brown Marabou (<a href="https://amzn.to/3r8bYbN">https://amzn.to/3r8bYbN</a>)<br />Body: Peacock Herl (<a href="https://amzn.to/3re0u6N">https://amzn.to/3re0u6N</a>)<br />Head: UNI 6/0 Brown (<a href="https://amzn.to/3ahRCWY">https://amzn.to/3ahRCWY</a>)</div>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Takayama Sakasa Kebari with Lou DiGena</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Takayama Sakasa Kebari is a legendary Sakasa Kebari thought to
originate in Japan's Takayama region. What makes this pattern different than a
standard Kebari is the Peacock herl collar and Hen Pheasant hackle. What fly
doesn't benefit either Peacock herl or Pheasant feathers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don't have Hen Pheasant, substitute
any molded brown hen wet fly hackle or Hungary Partridge.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">These flies are more impressionistic fly, and it roughly mimics a
large variety of insects, so change thread color to match the bugs hatching on
your waters. It's a great searching pattern and emerger.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Materials:</b><br /></span>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Hook:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mustad C49S Curved Caddis Hook <b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>(<a href="https://amzn.to/3rzSUEr">https://amzn.to/3rzSUEr</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Thread: UTC 140 Red (<a href="https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH">https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH</a>)<br /><span> </span>Head: UTC 140 Red (<a href="https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH">https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Thorax: Peacock Herl (<a href="https://amzn.to/37VvS31">https://amzn.to/37VvS31</a>)<br /><span> </span>Abdomen: UTC 140 Red (<a href="https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH">https://amzn.to/3hnCSsH</a>)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Fly Tying Gear:</b><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Regal Stainless Steel
Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Regal Vise Tool Bar
Attachment (<a href="https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe">https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe</a>)<span> </span><br /><span> </span>Cohen's Sculpting
Scissors</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Matarelli Whip Finisher
(<a href="https://amzn.to/370HxNu">https://amzn.to/370HxNu</a>)</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Camera Gear:</b><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span> </span>Camera: Panasonic GH4
(<a href="https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu">https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <br /><span> </span>Lens: Panasonic 30mm
Macro (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe">https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe</a>)<br /><span> </span>Ring Light: Neewer 48
Macro LED (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VUSfii">https://amzn.to/2VUSfii</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Fill Light (3): Aputure
H198 (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V2D1S">https://amzn.to/39V2D1S</a>)<br /><span> </span>Battery: Wasabi Power
Battery and charger. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s">https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span> </span>Backdrop: Dark Grey &
Light Grey (<a href="https://amzn.to/33UzUX3">https://amzn.to/33UzUX3</a>)</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">© 2020 Louis DiGena All Rights Reserved.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">#loudigena
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</script>Lou DiGenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13125735389893335032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250346616507861343.post-52498066428291835312020-12-23T12:58:00.009-05:002020-12-23T13:08:03.201-05:00Sawyer's Pheasant Tail Nymph with Lou DiGena<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/g9flESz_a24" width="480"></iframe><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">I think everyone knows the Pheasant Tail Nymph, but I'm not sure how many know Sawyer's Pheasant tail nymph. The pattern is dead simple, and like most patterns I tie, it follows the K.I.S.S. rule. </span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">For those who don't know the pattern, it's a killer. Frank Sawyers designed it to "Baetis" nymph, or "olives." I've found it's also a good imitation of the "Ephemerella" nymphs, including the Hendricksons and Sulphurs nymphs. For the "Baetis," tie the nymph in sizes 16 - 20, and for the "Ephemerella," tie it in 14 - 16. If you have a long Pheasant tail, then a size 12 is possible.</span></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"> </span></span></p><p><b><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Materials:
Hook: </span></span></b></p><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto"><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">Hook: Mustad S80-3906 (</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2K9RWO8&v=g9flESz_a24&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NSTmxEMjJDVGxtS1ZxMVNzaXlNaEZPSmxjZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTnZOMC1XR3BtaWMyZjRTdDJ3djJpdXlwRjBJRWkxbGxSVUxKZHlXcGp4NkxSMXV5czF4WUhWd0xtd3VaT3JJQWh5UEFPcGtmcXQ1ZTdSX1VjcmQtNjlEUEcwRGVpcGcwR1NVbjhOeWFvZ2Jxa0JCVQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2K9RWO8</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">) <br />Thread: X-Small Brown Copper Wire (</span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F37NvJ09&v=g9flESz_a24&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJoX3pJSlpZQWkyai1pODczUmI0QnNfZGdRUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWXBuMzNsQUFLR00xR0t6T005cmVCRlhwZnFyZTZuSmRFSUpKZzZtMEEyRTJmQ3Zsa3J0N281TnlxUDVJd1FlQnpMWDUxb0x2RUk0ekxsZURJMlRaT3hFZDhSaXgtUDB6YkZkeFVJcGVWelJaTEs5VQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" spellcheck="false" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37NvJ09</a><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto">)</span></span><br />Body: Center Tail from a Cock Pheasant (<a href="https://amzn.to/2KOzD15">https://amzn.to/2KOzD15</a>)</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fly Tying Gear:</span></b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Stainless Steel
Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Vise Tool Bar
Attachment (<a href="https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe">https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cohen's Sculpting
Scissors</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matarelli Whip Finisher
(<a href="https://amzn.to/370HxNu">https://amzn.to/370HxNu</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Camera Gear:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Camera: Panasonic GH4
(<a href="https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu">https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lens: Panasonic 30mm
Macro (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe">https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ring Light: Neewer 48
Macro LED (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VUSfii">https://amzn.to/2VUSfii</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill Light (3): Aputure
H198 (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V2D1S">https://amzn.to/39V2D1S</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Battery: Wasabi Power
Battery and charger. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s">https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s</a>)</span></p>
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Light Grey (<a href="https://amzn.to/33UzUX3">https://amzn.to/33UzUX3</a>)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Materials:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hook:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tiemco Umpqua TMC 103Bl Fly Tying<b> </b>(<a href="https://amzn.to/37obeIu">https://amzn.to/37obeIu</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thread: Danville 6/0
Flymaster Thread Waxed (<a href="https://amzn.to/3oWCQug">https://amzn.to/3oWCQug</a>)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fly Tying Gear:</span></b>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Stainless Steel
Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Vise Tool Bar
Attachment (<a href="https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe">https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cohen's Sculpting
Scissors</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Matarelli Whip Finisher
(<a href="https://amzn.to/370HxNu">https://amzn.to/370HxNu</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Camera Gear:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Camera: Panasonic GH4
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lens: Panasonic 30mm
Macro (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe">https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ring Light: Neewer 48
Macro LED (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VUSfii">https://amzn.to/2VUSfii</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fill Light (3): Aputure
H198 (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V2D1S">https://amzn.to/39V2D1S</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Battery: Wasabi Power
Battery and charger. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s">https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Backdrop: Dark Grey &
Light Grey (<a href="https://amzn.to/33UzUX3">https://amzn.to/33UzUX3</a>)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Using affiliate links helps support the channel at no cost to you
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Materials: </div><div> </div><div>Hook: Mustad S80-3906 (<a href="https://amzn.to/2K9RWO8">https://amzn.to/2K9RWO8</a>)<br />Thread: UTC 140 Denier Watery Olive (<a href="https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj">https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj</a>) <br />Tails: Coq de Leon Fibers (<a href="https://amzn.to/3a6UF5V">https://amzn.to/3a6UF5V</a>)
<br />Rib: X-Small Brown Copper Wire (<a href="https://amzn.to/37NvJ09">https://amzn.to/37NvJ09</a>)
<br />Body: UTC Watery Olive (<a href="https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj">https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj</a>)
<br />Tiger Stripes: Brown Marker (<a href="https://amzn.to/37K2V8Z">https://amzn.to/37K2V8Z</a>)
<br />Wing Case: Black Marker (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V1s2s">https://amzn.to/39V1s2s</a>)
<br />Coating: Solarez Bone Dry (<a href="https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn">https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn</a>) </div><div> </div><div>Fly Tying Gear: </div><div> </div><div>Regal Stainless Steel Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>) </div><div>Regal Vise Tool Bar Attachment (<a href="https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe">https://amzn.to/2IxpKEe</a>) </div><div>Cohen's Sculpting Scissors </div><div>Matarelli whip finisher (https://amzn.to/370HxNu) </div><div> </div><div>Camera Gear:
Camera: </div><div> </div><div>Panasonic GH4 (<a href="https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu">https://amzn.to/2ItiCsu</a>) </div><div>Lens: Panasonic 30mm Macro (<a href="https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe">https://amzn.to/3n0ZZe</a>) </div><div>Ring Light: Neewer 48 Macro LED (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VUSfii">https://amzn.to/2VUSfii</a>) </div><div>Fill Light (2): Aputure H198 (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V2D1S">https://amzn.to/39V2D1S</a>) </div><div>Battery: Wasabi Power Battery and charger. (<a href="https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s">https://amzn.to/2VRyo3s</a>) </div><div>Backdrop: Dark Grey & Light Grey (<a href="https://amzn.to/33UzUX3">https://amzn.to/33UzUX3</a>) </div><div> </div><div>Using affiliate links helps support the channel at no cost to you thanks. </div><div> </div><div>© 2020 Louis DiGena All Rights Reserved.
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">Tiger Baetis</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Materials:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hook:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mustad S80-3906 (<a href="https://amzn.to/2K9RWO8">https://amzn.to/2K9RWO8</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thread: UTC 140 Denier Watery Olive<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(<a href="https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj">https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tails:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coq de Leon Fibers (<a href="https://amzn.to/3a6UF5V">https://amzn.to/3a6UF5V</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rib:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>X-Small Brown Copper Wire
(<a href="https://amzn.to/37NvJ09">https://amzn.to/37NvJ09</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Body:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>UTC Watery Olive (<a href="https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj">https://amzn.to/3mYYOwj</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tiger Stripes:
Brown Marker (<a href="https://amzn.to/37K2V8Z">https://amzn.to/37K2V8Z</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wing Case: Black
Marker (<a href="https://amzn.to/39V1s2s">https://amzn.to/39V1s2s</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coating: Solarez
Bone Dry (<a href="https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn">https://amzn.to/3m3o4jn</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fly Tying Gear:</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Stainless
Steel Revolution and Base (<a href="https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL">https://amzn.to/3gxmQvL</a>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regal Vise Tool Bar
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At <a href="http://www.performanceflies.com/" target="_blank">Performance Flies</a>, you will find materials and patterns from the competitive fly fishing scene. Also, Kevin has Jack Mickievicz's original materials such as Honeybug Cotton Chenille, Jack's original dubbing blends and DuPont Antron yarn.<br />
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The Cinnamon Toast Baetis nymph is a BWO (Blue-Winged Olives) nymph. BWO’s are staples in most if not all rivers. These nymphs are an important food source for trout because of their high number, and multi-broods. The fact that many BWO’s are multi-brood means they are available to trout year round. Baetis are streamlined swimmers, and the nymph pattern should be slender.<br />
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Here Kevin ties his Cinnamon Toast Baetis Nymph, which is a deadly BWO nymph. <br />
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Hook: Hanak H230BL #14-16<br />
Head: 3/32 Gold Tungsten Bead<br />
Thread: FLY DK 80 Brown<br />
Tails: Golden Olive Coq de Leon Fibers<br />
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The Sawyer’s Killer Bug is famous in the U.K. and Europe but only recently has this pattern gained a following in the U.S.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This fly is famous for its catching fish and mythological properties of Chadwick’s 477 yarn used in its construction.</div>
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I became aware of the Killer Bug through English fly tier and author Oliver Edwards who featured Sawyer’s patterns in his DVD Essential Skills: Search and Sight Fishing released in 2001.</div>
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Frank Sawyer was a river keeper on the River Avon at Lake in Wiltshire in the U.K. along with being a writer, and inventor of such flies as the Pheasant Tail Nymph.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Sawyer’s pattern is simple and effective, using in many cases only two materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the Killer Bug and Pheasant Tail nymph, he used copper wire the thread and weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both patterns are brilliant in their simplicity and effectiveness.</div>
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The killer bug was developed by Sawyer’s to manage the grayling numbers on the River Avon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back then Grayling were considered vermin, and gentleman would only angle for trout, never grayling.</div>
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In alkaline chalk stream, one of the main food sources is freshwater shrimp and the Killer Bug was designed to imitate shrimp and scuds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today in the U.S. it’s an effective imitation for larva (crane and caddis), scuds, cress bugs and shrimp.</div>
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The originally the Killer Bug was tied Chadwick's 477 darning wool and reddish brown copper wire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For some, the original Chadwick's 477 wool has mythical fish-catching properties with lengths of the wool selling for hundreds of dollars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Production of Chadwick’s wool ceased in 1965, which only added to its value.</div>
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By the time I found out about the “Bug” there was no wool to purchase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was on a mission find a suitable substitute.</div>
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Veniard’s sells their version wool (Veniard 477) but without a sample of the genuine article, it was nearly impossible to know if it was a good match.</div>
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My first substitute took the form of a cutting up an old rag wool sweater that now too small, which worked well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, I found some old craft yarn “<a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2010/05/possible-chadwick-477-substitute.html" target="_blank">Fun with Fibers</a>” that had a viable candidate but was as rare as the Chadwick’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I started to use <a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2012/02/alternitives-for-chadwick-477.html" target="_blank">Patons Classic Wool Natural Mix</a> (00229), which I found at Michael’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then I struck gold, one blogger from the U.K. sent me a yard of Chadwick’s 477, now I had the yarn to use as a reference.</div>
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Veniard Chadwick Wool - 477 (Killer Bug Yarn)</div>
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Places to purchase these yarns and your local craft or yarn shop.</div>
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Kevin is bring some of best materials and patterns from the European competitive fly fishing scene to the states. As well as introducing tiers and anglers to these new materials and methods he is also has Jack Mickievicz's original materials such as Honeybug Cotton Chenille, Jack's original dubbing blends and genuine DuPont Antron yarn.<br />
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MFPD Pocket Picker Nymph is a pattern designed by Peter Durisik of Slovakia and tied here by Kevin.<br />
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Hook: Hanak H230BL #14-16<br />
Head: 3/32 Gold Tungsten Bead<br />
Thread: UTC 70 Watery Olive<br />
Tails: Coq de Leon Fibers, Medium Prodo<br />
Rib #1: Synthetic Quill Body, Graphite<br />
Rib #2: Sybai XF Gold Wire<br />
Tip: Glo-Brite Floss, Hot Orange #6<br />
Body: UTC 70 Watery Olive Thread<br />
Thorax: Pine Squirrel with UV Flash <br />
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Joe Humphrey needs no introduction to the fly fishing community, here "The New Fly Fisher" pays homage to Joe Humphre, angler, author and educator. <br />
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Joe Humphrey teaches the essentials of nymph fly fishing. This full-length show was shot in Joe's home region of Pennsylvania.Lou DiGenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13125735389893335032noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250346616507861343.post-56163542359396359762014-01-20T17:16:00.001-05:002014-01-20T17:16:35.795-05:00South Branch of the Raritan Bug Sampler<div style="text-align: center;">
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Tim Flagler of <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3412872" target="_blank">Tightline Productions</a> posted this great video with a sample of he bugs found in the South Branch of the Raritan. <br />
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First appearing is a willow nymph, or early black stone fly nymph. The early black stone is makes it's first appearance in February and March when temperatures start to rise in the late afternoon. This hatch offers some great winter dry fly fishing, but don't forget the nymphs which are in the stream all year.<br />
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Next is the Isonychia bicolor, also called Iso, Slate Drake, or Lead Wing. Found in fast moving riffles in highly oxygenated water, these nymphs are fast swimmers that dart along the stream bottom. These mayflies<span class="bodytext"> start emerging in midsummer and hatch in to the fall.</span><br />
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<span class="bodytext">Followed by one of my favorite bugs the scud because </span>they are very abundant an in the streams year round. Tim's video show how prominent the orange is in the natural.<br />
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Then there are two may fly nymphs one from the genus Ephemerella (Sulpher) and the other from the genus Maccaffertium (March Brown or Cahill).<br />
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Trichoptera (Caddisflies) are next on the scene with <span class="bodytext"><i>Hydropsyche, </i>which is a free living net builder, which are important because they get dislodged from time-to-time and drift down stream during times of behavioral drift. </span><br />
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Finally a Gastropoda or snail which float and crawl most of our streams.<br />
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The one bug I did not mention was the Water Penny, which is a beetle larva that the Sulpher nymph was riding. I don't know the type of beetle it becomes, but a cress bug imitation should represent this bug quite well.<br />
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Tim's South Branch Sampler 1/17/14 is a wonderful sample to the food available to trout in our streams in New Jersey and a great reference to use when designing fly patterns.<br />
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Richard Strolis is by his own admission a fly-fishing fanatic who enjoys designs new flies for catching large trout. Rich has 30 years of fishing experience, 25 of those years tying and 10 years as a guide.<br />
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Many of his flies have been published in Flyfisherman, Magazine, Eastern Fly Fishing, Caddisflies by Thomas Ames and other publications. Rich runs the blog, <a href="http://www.catching-shadows.com/">Catching-Shadows</a>, where he post videos of his fly tying creations, and photos of this fishing adventures. His videos are also available on his Vimeo page <a href="http://vimeo.com/richstrolis/">richstrolis</a>, where he has 118 high definition videos of his patterns with detailed instructions. Rich is on the Performance Flies, and Regal Vice Pro Staff. <br />
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Rich is known for targeting large trout in the Farmington River with large streamers and he rarely fishes anything lighter than an 8-weight rod.<br />
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You may purchase Rich’s patterns directly from him at his web site: http://catching-shadows.goodsie.com/<br />
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Rich is going to be at the following events:<br />
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October 2, 2013. Farmington Valley Trout Unlimited. Presentation on Streamer Fishing For Trophy Trout.
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October 8, 2013. Southeastern Massachusetts Trout Unlimited. Presentation on Fly fishing The Farmington River.
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2013 International Fly Tying Symposium. November 23 & 24, 2013. Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ.<br />
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I’ve come to know Rich through his videos and social media, and finally met him at last years International Fly Tying Symposium, where he was next to my friend Kevin Compton of Performance Flies. We finally got to talk and spend some face time and I was able to film him tying his DDT nymph. <br />
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Hook: Scud/Grub Hook Size 16 - 20<br />
Thread: 14/0 Veevus Olive <br />
Bead: 2.0 mm Tungsten Bead<br />
Tails and Legs: Darlon (Any fine fibered synthetic such <br />
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Body: Olive Super Fine Dubbing <br />
Hot Spot: UTC 140 Florescent Orange (Optional)<br />
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On July 3, 2013 I plus 9 other bloggers were named to the Troutrageous! Fishing Blogger Pro Staff. </div>
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According to Troutrageous the criteria for being named to the pro staff.</div>
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For number one I guess I have to trust him that he actually reads my blog (even though it's not very active these days). I have to admit I've met Mr. Troutrageous in the flesh, and yes he is just as funny in person. Finally number 3 is a yes and double yes.</div>
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According to my lawyer there is nothing I can do. So not only am I out some cash to consult with my lawyer I'm receiving all kinds on email because of this new found BLANK (I don't know what noun, adjective or expletive to use). </div>
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Well maybe I exaggerate, in truth there was only one email, that from Troutrageous! warning of the blog post. It is a fun post and I can't wait for next years inductees.</div>
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Chris Stewart is know as the Tenkara Bum, he got in to fishing Tenkara by accident by way of English Spider patterns. In researching North Country soft hackle patterns he was drawn to there simplicity and beauty. During that research he came across David Webster's book, <i>The Angler and the Loop Rod</i> which talked about using a long rod, no reel and a horsehair line tied to the rod tip. He also came across a mention of Tenkara (Japanese Fly Fishing), which is very similar to angling with a loop rod. Those of you who read the blog knows that in the <i>The Compleat Angler, </i>Piscator used only a rod and line to catch the first fish. (<a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2010/06/diving-into-tenkara.html" target="_blank">Diving into Tenkara</a>)<br />
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Chris experimented with crappie rods, because at the time Tenkara rods were not available in the U.S., in 2008 when he got his first Tenkara rod. At the time information on Tenkara was hard to come by and most of it was in Japanese. Chris goal in starting Tenkara Bum is to provide the information he wish he had when he was started out.</div>
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He's a featured tier in “<a href="http://learntenkara.com/tenkara-flies/tying-tenkara-flies-dvd/" target="_blank">Tying Tenkara Flies</a>" which is put out by <a href="http://learntenkara.com/" target="_blank">Learing Tenkara</a>.</div>
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Chris goes on spreading the word of Tenkara through his blog <a href="http://www.tenkarabum.com/" target="_blank">Tenkara Bum</a>, where shares information on all things Tenkara, from rod reviews, how to ties traditional Tenkara flies, sharing Tenkara stories and sell everything you would need to get in to Tenkara fly fishing.</div>
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Here Chris ties the Takayama Sakasa Kebari, a legendary <i>sakasa kebari</i> originating in the Takayama region of Japan. I hope you enjoy the video, filmed at the 2012 International Fly Tying Symposium.</div>
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John Collins is lifelong resident of New Jersey and a long-standing member of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild. He got into fishing at the early age of five and like most fished for what ever and using any method. He calls many of the rivers in NJ, NY and PA home, most notable are the South Branch of the Raritian, The Little Bushkill, and Beaverkill. <br />
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He started his fly tying adventures under the mentorship of George Kolesar who was a commercial tier for several shops in the Catskill region. After mastering the traditional Catskill style, John started to incorporate modern methods, materials and took creative liberty in combining materials to create his best know patterns. Some of these patterns are the J.C.'s Iso PT, Electric Style Sparkle Pupa, J.C.'s Electric Steelhead Stonefly, JC's Copperhead and arguably most well know pattern his Electric Caddis. <br />
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John won’t introduce patterns to the public domain unless he catches fish on them, his motto is “Fly’s that Catch Fish, not just Fishermen.”<br />
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I hope you enjoy John’s latest creation the Swimming Rhyacophila, filmed at the 2012 International Fly Tying Symposium.<br />
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Swimming Rhyacophila<br />
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Hook: Daiichi 1770 Size 8 - 12<br />
Thread: Dark Green and Olive Benecchi 12/0<br />
Claspers: Green Antron Yarn<br />
Abdomen: Chartreuse Ultra Wire inserted into Clear Stretch<br />
Tubing rapped over a base of tying thread.<br />
Thorax: Brown Ostrich Herl <br />
Wing-case: Clear Cure Goo Brushable
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“Not just trout fishermen but any fly fishermen stalking fish (bonefish, redfish and more) should buy and absorb what Ozzie has so well presented“. - Lefty Kreh<br />
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“For most of us, this DVD by Ozzie Ozefovich, will provide a highly informative view of the world through the trout's window—a view that we all need to understand, but one that few have seen. Be certain that you see this DVD, it will make you a better angler“. - Gary Borger - Trout Vision & Refraction <br />
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“After viewing Feeding Lies,I plan to take a second look at stretches of water I passed up in the past. I will also re-think some of my presentations to the fish residing in these areas.” - Jay "Fishy" Fullum - Feeding Lies<br />
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“Feeding Lies will revolutionize trout fishing…no more guessing or imagining what goes on in the trout’s world.The most important trout video to date.” - Ed Jaworowski - Feeding Lies <br />
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Wendell "Ozzie" Ozefovich has been filming and videotaping for more than four decades, so he has the skill and equipment to produce a quality experience. He is an accomplished fly fisherman who looks at a river not just as an angler, but also as a filmmaker. He asks the same questions you do—sometimes finding answers, sometimes finding more questions to ask.<br />
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There are no staged aquarium shots; these trout are in their natural environment. There is also footage of sea-run rainbow and brown trout. There are wild fish and stocked fish, fighting fish and spawning fish. You will see beneath the surface as trout feed on drifting invertebrates and surface flies, and how a trout views an angler through its window.<br />
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There is a segment on electrofishing and stream bank restoration, which will show that anglers, together with private conservation organizations and government agencies, can work together toward a common goal. This is one of the few presentations that almost everyone from rank beginner to crusty old cuss walks away having learned something!<br />
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For information please contact: underwateroz@comcast.net or visit <a href="http://www.underwateroz.com/index.html">http://www.underwateroz.com/index.html</a><br />
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While I've not posted, while the blog is in limbo, I had to brake the silence.<br />
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I found it funny to receive this award since I've not posted in 6 months. I tried to find out something about SnippetFact.com and if this meant any thing. I gather it is a start-up and most people who get these are surprised. It looks like users recommend sites that are fact based.<br />
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Here is there "about us" statement: "SnippetFact.com is a continuously improving project focused on creating a trustworthy 'facts only' based website. Founded by a community who enjoy to learn and who are dedicated to improving their own intelligence, whilst helping the quality of online factual content progress".<br />
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<b>Why Flyandfin.blogspot.com?</b><br />
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Because SnippetFact.com is a project designed to improve the quality of online factual content, we want to promote and encourage this on other websites too! Flyandfin.blogspot.com was awarded for one or more of the following reasons:<br />
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If any one has more info let me know, for now I'm posting as entertainment.<br />
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I found out on May 30, 2012 that the name Fly & Fin is trademarked to a fellow in Oregon. Oh brother (insert expletive). I’m seeing what can be done, so we’ll have to wait and see. It’s possible I’ll have to start a new blog under a new name.<br />
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Lesson learned: Make sure I get my stuff legally registered the next time around. <br />
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Stay tuned. <br />
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Lou<br />
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Here's a little sample of the weekend.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red bellies can't resist Sulphur's.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sun is dipping and spinners on the water.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacklin's spinner was the fly of choice.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last fish of the evening.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stories by the fire.</td></tr>
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As The Jersey Angler said to me in his last tweet "that's old news dude. Where have you been." It's obvious I've not been on the stream at the beginning of the Sulphur hatch, but I do make up for lost time.<br />
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In 2010 the Sulphur hatch started around May 22, and in 2011 because of the wet spring it was May 28 and by The Jersey Angler accounts this years hatch started around May 11, 2012. That's a big spread, but I'm afraid with funky weather patterns this is going to be the norm.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sulphur Spinner returning to lay eggs.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Here is a short hypnotic video of this years spinners returning back in the evening to lay eggs.<br />
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The last thing to add is make sure you have some Rusty spinners.<br />
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There are many outstanding patterns to imitate the pupa (it's most vulnerable stage). The best well know is <b style="font-weight: normal;">LaFontaine’s Sparkle Pupa. Again I'd like to point you in the direction of </b>Matt Grobert's video <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Tying the LaFontaine Sparkle Emerger</a> produced by Tim Flagler aka <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3412872">Tightline Productions</a> for instruction on tying this classic pattern. Another notable pattern is <b style="font-weight: normal;">Barr’s Graphic Caddis.</b><br />
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My take on the Mothers Day Caddis is simple, like most of my patterns, mainly because I want to spend more time fishing than tying (the real reason is I'm lazy). With most of the patterns I develop the golden rule is Keep it simple, Stupid. For those who don't know the K.I.S.S. rule it's attributed to Kelly Johnson, lead engineer at the Lockheed Skunk Works think spy planes Lockheed U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird. <br />
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This patterns is developed from observation. I always have a small seine net and will do a kick sample of the stream I fishing to see what bugs and numbers. If you look at my <i>Popular Posts</i> you'll see that "<a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2010/07/emerging-caddis-pupa.html" target="_blank">Emerging Caddis Pupa</a>" is one of my most popular post and those are the images and video I used as reference.<br />
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I must give inspirational credit to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DavieMcPhail#g/u" target="_blank">Davie McPhail </a>videos where I pick-upped using Flashabou for the rib and tinting it with a permanent marker to create a darker but flashy rib.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;">Bubble Pupa</div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hook: Light Wire Caddis Hook.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Size: 14 - 16</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thread: Brown 6/0 or 8/0</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tag: Flashabou </div><div style="text-align: left;">Rib: Flashabou tinted with olive permanent marker.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Abdomen: Hareline Dubbin HD13 (Insect Green)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Gas Bubble: 1/8" Micro Foam (used to protect electronic)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Legs: Hungarian Partridge</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thorax: Brown Squirrel Dubbing</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start thread and tie in Flashabou.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrap tag tie off and dub abdomen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tint the inside of the Flashabou and rib abdomen.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tie in micro foam 1/8" wide.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tie in Hungarian Partridge by tip.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wind Partridge tie off and fold over wing case.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dub Thorax and whip finish.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your finished Bubble Pupa.</td></tr>
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This pattern is a impressionistic pupa designed to be fished in the film. The micro packing foam helps it float and allows light to pass through to mimic the gas bubble of the pupa. Hence the name Bubble Pupa. This pattern can be tied in various colors to match the caddis coming off on your stream.<br />
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There are plenty of bugs on the water tan, olive and black caddis, but the Crane flies are starting to hatch. For me that's when I go back to nymphing and fish a Walt's worm, Sawyer's Killer Bug or my<a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2012/01/kiss-crane-fly-larva.html" target="_blank"> K.I.S.S. Crane fly larva</a>. One thing I've noticed is that there are no subtle takes, more like a Bullet train.<br />
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The Bullet train story I have is of one that got away. I hooked a monster brown I'd estimate 24" plus, no wait I think it was 30" plus. Either way it was a good brown with shoulders that hit hard and I was running me up and down the pool. I'd lost him when during the fight a 16" Rainbow took my top dropper went one way and the Brown went the other. The train derailed and I was left with smaller fish was at the end of my line. The expletives flew, and I was cursing what was a respectable Rainbow, because it blew my chance at the fish of the day. Why was I not fishing 20 lb. Fluorocarbon?<br />
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I should have packed up and headed for home but the fishing was too good, so I stayed and landed many more fish, but non as large as that 38" Brown.<br />
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Here are some of fish who recently fell victim to the <a href="http://flyandfin.blogspot.com/2012/01/kiss-crane-fly-larva.html" target="_blank"> K.I.S.S. Crane fly larva</a> and one Rainbow who ran interference. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice wild Brown.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beast I landed.</td></tr>
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