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Haven't been here in

Haven't been here in awhile but glad I checked in. That was a WOW presentation! Hope that the future for this fish becomes better.

Gregg

Yes, well, what can

Yes, well, what can one say! An absolutely brilliant piece of work; I am envious of all you portray in the lovely photographs of an area on the other side of the world. Congratulations!

Comment to #6-2013 - Scott Special tied by Marcelo

i like the wool body with the rib the most about this fly, it really adds some depth to this fly, well done

John,

I might not

John,

I might not be native English speaking, but as far as I know it seems to be a tie between vice and vise:

Vice - variant of vise
Main Entry: clamp
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: fastener
Synonyms: bracket, catch, clasp, grip, hold, lock, nipper, press, snap

You can prefer vise to avoid misunderstandings, but it's definitely fully OK to call a clamp for fly tying for a vice.

Martin

It is spelled V-I-S-

It is spelled V-I-S-E.Your spelling refers to bad habits.Otherwise fine review.

Different fish

Marc,

These flies will work for a lot of different fish - trout, bass even bonefish. They are very generic and generally useful as long as the size and style fits the fishing - wet flies, casting and retrieving. They were developed for saltwater fishing, but will also do fine in freshwater and streams.

I'm sure that Lithuanian fish will respond just as the Danish (and Swedish) fish do, which is usually with vigor.

If you are fishing inland trout rather than in the ocean, you might get some hints from this article on Lithuania or even this one on Estonia.

Martin

Baltic trout

Hi,
The book says Baltic trout... wondering if you know about trout fishing in Lithuania in particular (in English) and whether this book would cover Lithuania. I don't mean that the trout speak English of course, that might be asking a bit too much. But if you know of any information that would be wonderful.
Thanks!

Sounds like all work and no

Sounds like all work and no play on this trip :( Thanks for the info.

Pit,

I tied a bun

Pit,

I tied a bunch of flies using Christmas decoration tinsel. Some of it is great while some of it will almost dissolve and loose its color. But considering the price it's worth trying. Simply dunk a bit of it in water and see how it acts.

It is sometimes a little coarse, but for pike and bass flies it's pretty good. I'm currently writing an article on tying big flies, and have already included a chapter on alternative material sources including Christmas and Halloween ornaments.

Martin

Hi to all. Did anyon

Hi to all. Did anyone try to use Xmas tree lametta/tinsel? I have it in red , gold and silver. usually we through it away. Can it be used for this fly?
thanks for your answers
Pit

Thanks! Very useful

Thanks! Very useful indeed

Hi Bob. I live in Be

Hi Bob. I live in Beacon, New York, in the lovely Hudson Valley region. Your photographs do great justice to the beauty around us! Thank you. I'm not a great fisherman but my brother is. (He forwarded this article to me.) I am always trying to find ways to lure him out of our native Michigan to some spots here. (I'm sure you'll agree that Michigan has some ideal fishing as well.) I'm not sure where you've ventured in New York but I hope you can suggest some spots near me. Like you, my brother is prepared to fish for anything that swims. Best regards, T.

Love your site, I am

Love your site, I am just learning and your site is very helpful. thank you

Carl those are nice!

Carl those are nice!

Comment to #6-2013 - Scott Special tied by Marcelo

Very nice Marcelo..

I will be in Tuscany

I will be in Tuscany and Venice in late March, 2013. Any fishing possibilities or recommendations? Fresh or salt water opportunities?

Thank you for your k

Thank you for your kind words. It's midwinter now and I am looking foward to the warm days off spring. You are a very lucky man Flavien to live in Normandy, much longer seabass season! I tried to fish for seabass in Morbihan, Brittany some time ago but not much more than a few juveniles came to hand, but stunning surroundings there. Hope to visit the french coast again for seabass.
cheers

Comment to Marcelo Morales

Marcelo,

I'm an avid canadian fly tyer with a taste for classic streamers. I've got a copy of the most beautiful book, ForgottenFlies and have always admired your work. In particular, the quality of your heads are simply amazing. Can you indicate what head cement you use to obtain such a fabulous finish?

Thank you in advance,

Michel Boivin
Quebec City, Canada
mymboivin@gmail.com

Ditto from me. I gr

Ditto from me. I grew up in Upstate NY..infact smack-dab in the middle. Never got skunked. Even now, when I visit my old stomping grounds.

Hi Luke,

Hi Luke,
a quick first reply from a neighbouring country. Feb is difficult. If your unlucky everything is frozen (the Dutch are great speed skaters and that for a reason). It could even be that Northern Pike is in closed season.
TL Florian (who froze his butt pike fishing last weekend at 21 F with no fish :) )

Very nice.

Very nice.

Woot!

Woot!

Ready for the spring I can see. Great box and definitely some really nice flies in there. And plenty!

A good way to spend the off season.

Martin

Comment to #3-2013 - Blueback Trout Thunder Creek

the sparseness of this fly makes it a real winner. love it!

Comment to #4-2013 - Green Highlander Hairwing Con

chartreuse and yellow popping color combinations, lovely