What an impressive collection! Each one of these streamers is a work of art. You are to be congratulated on your fine-tuned ability to create such masterpieces! (and we would have said that, even if we weren't your proud parents! ; ) Ken & Nancy Kirkelie
I am new to fly fishing in fact I am newish to spinning only as a child did I really fish so at 58 its all a leaning curve to me I have good 4 piece rod and spinning reel using 3.8kilo line and I am going trout fishing n the river Wye in the UK so I thank you all for your comments on this page as it has helped me sort out my methods for fishing I will try small lures and then a bubble or two with a flie on the end and as stated I will only use single barbless hooks so not to damage the fish as at the time I am going all fish have to be returned to the river. just one question can I get away with a 5ft leader as my rod is only 6ft so i can see myself triping over the line or even hooking myself instead of the fish.
Graham
I recently made one with the bubble that comes inside a kinder surprise egg. just put a split shot under the bubble after running your line top to bottom. it works as a good float too
That's sad to hear. I have seen one of his rods once, and that was a real beauty.
Martin
Matthew,
Click on the image and you will be taken right to them!
Martin
could you tell me the steps
you will find These tubes in any DIY Store in Germany-assorted in different length, colours and diameter. I use them to smoothen the different lines on my flyrole. Differently to this way I use to add super glue in the tube and shrink it then with hot air from a special heater. But I will try this way as well to see how it works.
Rado=
I have tied your fly on both 18 and 20 scud hook, used cream colored antron, gray hares under fur and black tungsten bead. The rainbow trout here in Missouri love them, Your pattern is a killer one...thanks and good luck.
Martin, I was about to write a review for this book a few weeks ago and then noticed that yours was already in the pipeline. Although I find the book to be quite refreshing with Ad's stream of consciousness writing, I do have one criticism....even if the flies don't have tying recipes, it would be nice to at least have a picture of all those mentioned so that the reader could at least get some visual cues on how to construct them. This lack of consistency was a bit frustrating.
Thanks for the review
Ron,
I'm almost 100% sure that the worm you see in the video is a real worm, not a fly. That's probably why it's so realistic. I see no artificial flies in the video at all.
Martin
Deryn, this is quite a treat. Thank you for your service too!
Great group of flies Deryn...I think I will have to try a few of them. The Lucky Penny looks like a killer pattern!...Thank you for sharing some of your patterns.
Dave
Deryn,
That's some nice work !!!!
Very nice patterns..
I would like the pattern for the worm fly that was used in the Milkfish video if at all possible. It looked extremely realistic and I think the striped bass here in the NE would love to see it. Ron
Checked with my local pro after reviewing the shelf offerings at Canadian Tire. He confirmed what I'd read, that both Rain-X Interior and Exterior formulations were proscribed for use with plastics. He said they worked at one time with old technology
(rubber and other organics) but not with latter day compounds. There is a Simoniz product specifically designed to restore plastics and I was momentarily intrigued by it; it's the one used to wipe down headlight lenses and make 'em sparkle again. But I went with Scientific Anglers Fly Line Dressing anyway.
I've used these up through Northwestern B.C. to Alaska and had some awesome days on the rivers. Even days the trout wouldn't take anything else
Look for at a home supply store like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.
awesome camera and memory of that beautiful space mission. I commend you for the article, very good ..
Rain-X Anti-Fog interior-use compound directions quoted saying,"Do not use on plastics unless pre-approved by the manufacturer ..." Is this the de-mister referred to above? Advice against use on fly lines kinda converges here. I'll check further on directions/instructions for the external use Rain-X and report back on whether safe for plastics.
Bob,
Beautiful flies, beautiful photos. It is time to take a break from my archaeology research to tie these wet flies for fun. The
Heckham Silver is definitely a cool looking fly, almost sinister in appearance. The showy Alexandra counters the suave
almost Dracula countenance of the Heckham Silver. Who would win the prize? I suspect it would be the Alexandra.
With all due respect. I believe the right spanish word/spelling on the word frontier is frontera. Love your web site.
Tercera Frontera - The Third Frontier
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