Monthly Archives: July 2014

Brian and Flip Carp Fishing- Part 2

Flip Pallot and Brian Flechsig chasing carp during the famous Mulberry season in Ohio.
See Part 1 here.

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Tying a Flymph

Ray Tucker recently filmed Bill Shuck at the latest flymph gathering in Yellowstone. In the following videos Bill shows how to use the Clark block to prepare dubbing loops and store them on a card. Bill then shows how to tie a flymph or soft hackle. These methods were made famous by Jim Leisenring and Vernon S. “Pete” Hidy who together wrote Leisenring’s book, The Art of Tying the Wet Fly in 1941. The term “Flymph” was contrived by Pete Hidy to describe the type of pattern that Jim Leisenring developed to imitate the stage between a nymph and an adult.
If you would like to know more about the Clark block, visit William Anderson’s website.

Creating a spun silk body with a Clark Dubbing Block:

Tying a Flymph:

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Fish-Skull® Fly Tester™ Official Video

The Flymen Fishing Company are preparing to release a new product called the Fish-Skull® Fly Tester™ next week at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show in Orlando, Florida. The Fly Tester™ will retail for $285.00. Watch the video and take a look at this little baby! Check out the company’s page to read more details. All I know is, I want one…really bad!

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FrankenFly update

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I thought I would take some time to update all of you FrankenFly readers on the happenings with me and all things FrankenFly, since I haven’t had the chance to do that for some time.

First, since this post is leading with an image, as you can see, I have brand new fly artwork from my graphics guy, Eryck Webb. I thought it would be cool to have some art for my Bearded Biscuit articulated streamer. I couldn’t be happier with the job Eryck did on this! I plan to have t-shirts made up soon. The Bearded Biscuit has caught some huge brown trout and some big bass. Fish dig the beard!

I have been planning to add more flies to the FrankenFly online store. I have many more classic Michigan dry flies to add, but I’ve been so busy tying orders, I haven’t had a chance to update it yet. That is actually a good problem to have. I also do custom fly orders, so if there are some flies you would like to have tied by me that you don’t see in the store, just email me and ask me about it.

As far as the website, I can always use more content for FrankenFly posts. So if you are a fly tyer and you have something to send me, don’t hesitate to do so. It could be anything about the flies you tie or original patterns you have designed. But it could also be anything fly tying related, like a specific technique, tip or trick, etc. Look for the contact link on the About page here if you don’t already know my email address.

Finally, in about a week, I will be heading to my favorite places up north to vacation and fish in Pure Michigan. I hope to have some nice photos and summarize the trip on my return.

Once again, thank you for visting and reading FrankenFly. It means a lot to me that all of you keep coming back and enjoying the website. Thank you!

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239Flies.com HD Megalolipop Fly Tutorial

Materials:
Gamakatsu SL12s 1/0
Danville 210 flat wax thread
Large bead chain
Red medium cactus chenille
EP foxy brush 1.5 inch
Red arctic fox
Root beer polar chenille
Craft fur tan
Craft fur cream
5 minute epoxy
Zap gel

Brought to you by 239Flies.com

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Brian and Flip Carp fishing- Part 1

Part 1 of Brian Flechsig and Flip Pallot fly fishing for Carp during the famous Mulberry season in Ohio. Stay tuned for more….
Brought to you by Mad River Outfitters.

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Flies Around the Net – 7-9-2014

William Ensiferum - Caenis CDC Spent

William Ensiferum – Caenis CDC Spent

Live 4 Fly Fishing - Natural Quilled Nymph Orange Dot

Live 4 Fly Fishing – Natural Quilled Nymph Orange Dot

Andreas Andersson - Red Lipped Roach Divers

Andreas Andersson – Red Lipped Roach Divers

Matthew Pate - Czech Nymph Hook

Matthew Pate – Partridge Czech Nymph Hook

Ariko Miettinen-The Usk Grub

Ariko Miettinen-The Usk Grub

Jeff Dickey - Captain 1.0

Jeff Dickey – Captain 1.0

Matt Zudweg - Zudbubbler

Matt Zudweg – Zudbubbler

Mig Carnapeche - Pheasant Tail nymph

Mig Carnapeche – Pheasant Tail nymph

Trace Hilt

Trace Hilt

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Stone Fly – Massimo Gianneschi

Nice video here of Massimo Gianneschi tying a Stone Fly. Published by Confluenze Magazine.

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Matt Grajewski’s Fur Trader

Recipe:
Rear Hook – Gamakatsu B10s #2
Tail – Schlappen
Body – Craft Fur (reverse tied)
Flash – Shimmer Fringe

Front Hook
Hook – Gamakatsu B10s 1/0
Body – Craft Fur
Flash – Shimmer Fringe
Head – Craft Fur Brush
Eyes – Clear Cure Eyes

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Fly Tying Dark Hemingway Stone – Jim Misiura

Hook: 6xl Streamer #6 – #12 Weight: 25 Turns .025 Lead Wire
Thread: Cream Underbody: White Floss
Tail: Dark Goose Biots Rib: Fine Black Wire
Under Abdomen: Cream Antron
Abdomen: Hemingway Stonefly Body
Legs: Hemingway’s Soft Rubber Legs
Thorax: Cream Antron Hemingway’s Wing Bud

Hemingway products can be found at FrostyFly.com

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