Recent comments

Never have liked lon

Never have liked long hooks like these. Gives a fish too much leverage and losses are higher than with hooks like the TMC 200R for ex.

Trent,

September

Trent,

September was the best silver fishing I have ever done on a fly. What a amazing lodge Kodiak Legends is.

B..... Hell. Really

B..... Hell. Really phantastic Shot!

Rgds,
Ole

Thanks Martin. Epic

Thanks Martin. Epic day in late September. Landed 30+ silvers, many trophies in the 15-20 lb range. Not a single other person there!

Trent,

That's an

Trent,

That's an amazing place to fight a fish from! Nice catch in more than one way

Martin

Very inspiring. Than

Very inspiring. Thanks!

I love this pattern

I love this pattern and the way you've tied it. Thanks.

Awesome pattern

Martin

The Moyerfokker works like a champ on tidewater bass , awesome pattern

thank you

michael

So nice to hear

Chris,

So nice to hear! It's great to know that the article has helped you get a good start.

Thanks for your feedback.

Martin

I have used wifes ol

I have used wifes old 4mm knitting needles. this works well if they are not to bent.or pick the up from a charity shop.

A few years later

A few years later, and still a great article. I was an absolute newbie to fly fishing, and as a younger guy in southern California, not a soul I knew, knew a thing about it or was interested. Took these tips, loaded my first reel. I have now used the info to load 4 reels, all different weights and rods. Pulled Golden trout out of the Kern, Cutthroats from North Idaho, Steelies from the lower Sacramento, And huge Rainbows out of the trinity alps/clear creek.

Great info to get you started. You will build your knowledge quickly, ye old' young fly fisherman. HA!

surgical tubing is t

surgical tubing is the way to go, doesnt mess up your tippet or line by sliding since the weight we have now is junk, when u have to use weight it stays where u place it...surgical tubing is one of the best things i have discovered for fly fishing steelies otherthan this last fly pattern i got tipped off on that works great in most water...especially water that WNY has been having in the small tribs...fish are line spooked, and not taking but this fly is the nutz...one reason is its a very small pattern, i found much more success when they r so spooked that using a size 12, 14, or even 16 hook is the remedy...size 14 seems best...surgical tubing :-)...BTW...what is this slinky all about? does it work? whats the purpose otherthan the obvious? any other recommendations on flies that are working in small tribs in WNY, in both very clear water and green...what hot? thanks

james

I alway like to see

I alway like to see a pattern with fishing techniques included. Many times the success of a pattern is made by the tyer fisherman, not just the tyer or fisherman. Thank you, Jim

i like the last sent

i like the last sentence! this gives a very clear meaning - you need to feel and control your fly i mean control with your bloody boddy
. another perfect fly
all the best
roolis

Hello Paul,
 
 Sorry

Hello Paul,

Sorry pal, I have not been on the GGF site for ages and to be honest I have a good reason to do so as long ago I promised another article from Janess and I am sure poor Martin has been sitting on pins and needles since :)
I am glad you liked the article. I am planning to launch a forum dedicated to coarse species on the fly. If I do not forget it i will drop a line here to let the folks know when it is ready. If you are around Peterborough I am happy to introduce some good waters around. Have you tried the www.flyforums.co.uk? There are some very good lads and they know their stuff when it comes to coarse fish on the fly.

Best of luck

Peter

Very helpful article

Very helpful article! Many thanks Martin!

does anyone know the

does anyone know the second song in the trailer? I know the first song was "can't keep running away" by the Pharcyde. What's the one with the chick singing? thanks!!!

While it is easier

While it is easier to buy flies from distributors, I find that so much more enjoyment is found from catching fish on a fly that I have tied. I just get a greater feeling of accomplishment from catching fish on one of my own creations!

Atlantic Salmon

Hi Martin,
Atlantic Salmon could also be added to the list of target species. Harry Darbee in his book Catskill Flytier,1977, writes that fishing the Margaree river in Nova Scotia, Canada, one year, no one had taken a salmon in seven days. He tried a Big Hole Demon and immediately hooked and eventually landed a salmon of 22lbs.His friend Mac Francis followed suite right after and got himself one of 13 1/2 lbs.
I think this is one of those flies that travels well.
Peter.

I agree with jsholla

I agree with jsholland. I hope every country foreign to these monsters keeps them out of their borders. Not just the US.

one of the best book

one of the best books i`ve ever read an fished with it. from canada over france to switzerland and austria. gary helped me to catch them all - from rainbows to browns, brooks and namaycush. good book, good job!

Nic Ferguson

Fly Guy,

The gaps

Fly Guy,

The gaps probably comes from the fact that the article is more than 10 years old! Many of the hook models are most likely not available any more.

Keeping charts like this up to date is almost impossible.

Martin

I have been fly fish

I have been fly fishing for mullet for 3 years will good results. In the uk they will appear all year though in the summer they will be a lot more plentifull. Especially in the south of england.
Rod weight i alwyas use 8wt rods with a 6lb flurocarbon tippet. Flies wise a top surface pattern like a small dry or booby work very well, especially when teamed with a red tag or small sinking wet fly on a dropper below.
The tactic i use it to cast 2ft infront of showing fish and they take the lower fly on the drop. Once hooked hold on for dear life. Play the fish dont bully it else you will lose...

I'll have to "burn m

I'll have to "burn money" on this book it sounds like; the info on dubbing will be beneficial.

I started fishing #20 or smaller in 2001; starting with dries (that's only the last 20% of the insect's life). After that discovery, backed with Fishing Results in spread sheets starting in 2001; rarely do I use a Dry even if a hatch is in progress.

The book "Midge Magic" co-authored by Holbrook/Koch really opened my eyes & got me "on track". The book is worth the price alone to learn "The Knot", both minimal as it is strong. Bulky knots w/8-6X tippet will warn the fish "things aren't right".

In addition to a great purchase of a VHS: "Tying Tiny Dries" by A.K. Best; I almost wore it out.

More solutions & problems await....