It was my pleasure to participate with Michael Agneta in the "Catching Up With..." series at Troutrageous!
I've known Mike ever since my first explorations into blogging and Tenkera. If you're interested
in my fly flyfishing and tying for the last ten years, head to "Troutrageous!" and read it. (https://troutrageous.com/2024/06/catching-up-with-lou-digena.html)
Pattern Recipe: (as tied)
Hook: Ahrex PR378 – GB Swimbait
Size: 4 - 1
Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 100 Denier Predator 6/0 White
Keel Weight: 7 wraps of .025 lead-free wire
Keel Dressing: Optional (White thread covered with Solarez Fly-Tie Colors Silver or pearl nail polish)
Tail Support: White Bucktail
Tail: 4 White Saddle Hackle
Body: EP Brush Invader 2.5” wide Grey Olive (3-4 wraps)
Under Wing: Senyo Barred Predator Wrap (Barred UV)
Over Wing: Blue Saddle Hackle
Head: Spun and Clipped Natural Deer Hair
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© 2024 Louis DiGena All Rights Reserved.
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Lou DiGena is an accomplished fly tier from New Jersey. He’s an extraordinary guy. We dive deep into fly tying, photography, digital media, and fine art. As I learned on this podcast, he is a professor of fine art and digital media at St John University.
I don’t think either of us thought we were going down the art rabbit hole but that is the fun part of podcasts, learning about your guests as a person and their expertise. It clear Lou is an artist, both behind the vise, behind the lens and in various other art mediums.
He stresses the idea of observation both in art and on the water and how focused observation will make you a better fly tier and fly fisherman.
© 2024 Louis DiGena All Rights Reserved.
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