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Aug 2013 - All content
Aug 2013 - All content
25% off Streamers 365 Print Copy Books in the Blurb Bookstore
It's almost the end of summer, and to celebrate, our publisher has decided to put everything on sale through our Blurb bookstore page. It's the...
#63-2013 - Orange Sherbert
Orange Sherbert - Kevin Kirkelie Tied by: Kevin Kirkelie Originated by: Kevin Kirkelie Hook: Mustad 79580 #1 Thread: Black 6/0 Tail: Golden pheasant...
#62-2013 - Thunder Creek Rainbow Trout
Thunder Creek Rainbow Trout - Alan Grombacher Tied by: Alan Gronbacher Originated by: Keith Fulsher Source: Thunder Creek Flies, Keith Fulsher with...
Where Reality Collides With Fantasy (Part Two)
People in Alaska say there are two seasons, winter and the visiting season. Part two of Bob Kenly's story from Homer Spit, Alaska
Read it here
Glitter John
While keeping the profile of the Copper John but using fewer and different materials the Glitter John came about.
See how to tie it here
Mickey's Ghost, Flying Dutchman and Red Badger up for Auction
A few more of Mike Martinek's coveted streamers are up for auction now on ebay. Red Badger - Mike Martinek Mike Martinek - Mickey's Ghost
#61-2013 - U.S. Army
U.S. Army - Tom Fulton Tied by: Tom Fulton Originated by: Tom Fulton Hook: Mustad Chestertown 3300 #7 Thread: White 6/0 flat waxed Tag: Gold flat...
#60-2013 - Copper Killer
Copper Killer Var. - Dan Despres Tied by: Dan Despres Originated by: Bertram Myles "Bert" Miner Hook: Daiichi 2370 #2 Thread: White Tip: Silver oval...
#59-2013 - Bobby
Bobby - Steve Labrecque Tied by: Steve Labrecque Originated by: Bob BiBeau Source: Tandem Streamers by Donald A. Wilson, - Pg. 100 Hook: Tandem rig...
#58-2013 - Dwarf Sucker
Dwarf Sucker - Robert Frandsen Tied by: Robert Frandsen Originated by: unknown Source: A Further Guide to Fly Dressing; John Veniard (Pg 235) Hook:...
Trout
A short detour on Prosek before I return to the books at hand.
Prosek is probably best known for these very books, but is an active and widely used and published writer and painter, whose work has ap...
New Mike Martinek Patterns now on Auction
The latest trio of Mike Martinek streamers are now up on Ebay. Click below to view the streamers and happy bidding. Mike Martinek - Alpen Glow Mike...
#57-2013 - Super Slueth (Green)
Super Sleuth - Bob Petti Tied by: Bob Petti Originated by: Mike Martinek Jr. Hook: Mustad 3665A #4 Thread: Black 8/0 Tail: Golden pheasant crest Body:...
Fly Fishing with Solo Canoes
Mike Hogue bought a new solo canoe this summer. After fishing and using his solo canoe for awhile, he is now wondering why he waited so long to buy this boat.
Read about Mike's experiences here
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