Recent comments

I guess I'm missing

I guess I'm missing something where do you get the plastic tube and does the tube extend passed the eye of the hook? I tried the Q-tip idea but could not get it over the eye of a #2 79580 Mustard hook. Thanks Ed, Wyoming

As a collector of De

As a collector of Derek DeYoung's paintings I am pleased to see such an excellent showing of his work. Derek is sure to become one of the most sought after fishing artist of our generation.

I grew up fishing wi

I grew up fishing with Derek. Through the years I have watched him grow as an avid angler, and into the most talented artist I know of. I have always known him as a very passionate person. When Derek finds something he enjoys he has always given it his all, seeking perfection with what seems to be a flawless touch. The art truly is amazing, and even more so in person. You owe it to yourself to log onto Derek's site to see all of his work. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the article, you really did a nice job of portraying Derek and what his art all about.

Thanks again...

Feridun, I did what you recommend, it looks like very interesting, but very big and Iam a little bit nervous... What is it? Lake or dam? How is it looks like with roads around? What fish Ill expect in lake and in rivers? I know that Ive still a lot of questions but thats me and I very appreciate any informations form you!!! You are welcome in Prague :lol:

If you are looking f

If you are looking for the closed cell foam go to walmart They are 33 cents a sheet

I fished this fly in

I fished this fly in Russia last week and caught a mail order bride on my backcast. Should have used a lighter tippet and stronger vodka though.

Peter,

you may use Fly Hair. I am not sure, but I think the inly difference is that Fly Hair II also have some angel hair in it.

EP fibres is also a suitable material. Try mixing some different dark or light colors so you get a "camouflaged" look.

Kasper

Really nice site--ve

Really nice site--very well done. Great pics and info.

i got stung by a wee

i got stung by a weever at porthtowan beech and it really hurt. i didnt no what to do because there was no lifguards around. i had to go to the public toilets and wash my foot in the sink. my whole foot swelled up but i just left it a few day and i got better.

Very good ! Excellen

Very good ! Excellent !

Great color composit

Great color composition.

Great perspective!

Excellent compositio

Excellent composition!

VERY GOOD WORK...!!

VERY GOOD WORK...!! AND REALITY PICTURES..!! CONGRATULATIONS...FROM ME..:)) P.S. I WAS YOUR FAN...:)))

Jo napot vilmos !

I would very much like to fish the rapfen. Could You give any hints how to start ? I live only 45 km from the hungarian border.

Thanks a lot
Christoph

I have to say that i

I have to say that is the most amazing fish art work I have ever seen.
My wife and I are avid art fans from Goya, Hockney, Frello, and Dali. Although they have contributed nothing in the way of fish art, I am taken back by Derek D Youngs work. Just my cup of tea.
Original, fresh and very colourful.
All his work is breath-taking.
What a discovery Martin...Great article.
Ripley

Tuscany

>>>>....there is precious little we can do, except perhaps to push the authorities to allow the contruction of such plants only after a careful study and with systems that would allow for a constant and more natural flow of the waters.<<<<

That doesn't sound like precious little. That sounds like we can do quite a lot. And how do you push authorities around. In this country it is done with lobbyists and the way to a lobbyist's heart is with money or the promise of money. How many on GFF communicate with their govenors, presidents, kings and queens, mayors and senators? Email, telephone and letter writing campaigns in this country have done much in the favor of conservation. We are allowed to change our governments methods by voting for people that represent our views. One of the problems there is that it takes a lot of time. Sometimes the amount of time it takes is enough time for the damage to be done. Another problem is that sometimes the person that we vote for loses the election. It is a long, tough battle. After the desire has been excited to do the right thing and the passion is there, money is by far the most important element of a conservationists fight. Many of our biggest conservation societies have learned that when you fight big corporations with unlimited funds you must make yourself into a corporation, too.

Problems...

Global warming is definately and issue. My research has concluded that the temperatures are rising and my figures were compared with other results from all over Denmark - Almost identical.
Trees give a firm indication of the weather from years past in their growth rings when felled. Documenting the weather in tree growth from as early as the 1900's is like reading a book.

No doubt that this domino effect will spread throughout the globe not over months but certainly 10's / 100's of years.
Man doesn't help with the construction of dams and removing of waterside vegetation and ill-planned farming practices.

I had a letter from a grayling Society friend in Austria and he's says that trout are on the decline in parts of the southern region. Man has played an important part there but pollution has started also to creep in from neighbouring countries and through acid rain.

The plot thickens.

Ripley

Hi Ripley

Thank you for opening this interesting discussion and it would be great if such initiatives were taken in other countries too. We have the same problem here in Italy where grayling and also Marble trout are in serious danger due to the construction of HE plants etc. Unfortunately as long as we are so dependent on petrolium as a major source of energy and with global warming being such a serius threat the the plant's environment, there is precious little we can do, except perhaps to push the authorities to allow the contruction of such plants only after a careful study and with systems that would allow for a constant and more natural flow of the waters.

PS please inform me on how to attach photos.

Thanks

To bad you cut is mo

To bad you cut is mouth all up!

Raw fish, raw weathe

Raw fish, raw weather and raw conditions. Dude, you get a raw 5!

Global Class - indee

Global Class - indeed. Keep them photos coming!

This is truly a magi

This is truly a magic fly. I tie it in different color schemes but always unwiegthed as I use it in the sea, fishing sea trout (european sea trout that is) with very slow retrieves in the winter.
I've caught 8 pounds sea trouts on this fly tied: black deer, black hackle and black chenille and hot orange tail with silver crystal, 2X the body lenght. A super fly!

I rather like the pi

I rather like the picture. Having never caught one, I am envious.
Rip