Monthly Archives: February 2019

February 28, 2019 · 8:41 am

Predator Tube Fly Design

Everything below is provided by Gunnar for this video.

“This video is intended as a Primer on Predator Tube Fly Design. It includes the topics of “Why” tube flies are worth experimenting with, “How” to design them to maximize balance, momentum, and action, and ends with the specific fishing techniques to get the most out of there design. Tutorials for the flies in this video will be posted and linked below when made available.”

Note worthy things:
HMH Small Copper Tubes 1″
HMH Large Copper Tubes 1″
HMH Large Rigid Tubes
HMH Junction Tubing (Large) 3/16″ O.D.
HMH Tube Fly Converter (HMH Vises only) – comes with pins
HMH Tube Fly Adapter (normal vise) – comes with pins
Sedotti’s Slammer Variation tied on the New HMH 1/8″ Dia. Predator Tubes (not available yet)

“Note: Leader Builds with Nylon Coated Stainless Steel – I omit the Liner Tubing provided with the Copper Tubes. You must use the Liner Tubing if running a Mono Leader or the square edge of the tube will cut the Mono! ”

“For Stainless Steel Leaders, Check out Rio’s Bite Wire (20lb and 30lb work best) Tie knots as normal – recommend using a Uni Knot to the Hook and Perfection Loop for the Loop to Loop.”

Hooks:
Kona BGH 4/0
Gami SL12S 1x Short! (Black Nickel)

“Also Note: Large Hook eyes such as most Saltwater 4/0 and above will NOT fit into the junction tubing highlighted in this video. Check the Mark Sedotti Slammer Video (when available) to see Tubing and Junction Tubing intended for 4/0 and above hooks.”

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February 26, 2019 · 8:14 am

Mini Swing Sculpin

The Fly Fiend shows how to tie a Mini Swing Sculpin. Neat little fly and a little different take on a sculpin. Check it out.

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Filed under Bottom Bouncer

February 25, 2019 · 8:24 am

Intro to Fly Tying Class

I’ll be teaching an Intro to Fly Tying Class Monday, March 18th from 7:30 to 10:30 at J.L. Waters and Company in Bloomington, Indiana. There is a $15 entrance fee for this class, you can stop in the shop any time to sign up. ALL tools and materials needed will be provided. Spaces are limited so sign up today!

Here is a link to the event that is posted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306288050086004/

-Paul J. Beel

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Filed under Beginners, FrankenFly

February 22, 2019 · 8:59 am

Strung Magazine – First Issue!

From the same people who brought us Tail Magazine, comes Strung Magazine. I just received my first issue in the mail and this is a super cool new magazine! There were several fly fishing related articles included and I even enjoyed the other articles as well. The variety of content in this magazine makes it a nice treat and change of pace.

Here is the description from the editors at Strung.

“Strung Magazine is the only publication dedicated to living a mindful sporting lifestyle in the 21st century. Staple feature departments dedicated to fly fishing, responsible hunting, destination travel, and the preservation of natural resources are bolstered by rotating features focused on paddlesports, snowsports, mountain biking, rock climbing, and craft beer/spirits. Subscribe today to ensure early delivery to your home or office.”

Go to the About page on Strung’s website and it will give you a much better idea of what type of content is included in the magazine.

Here is the link to the main website where you can find out more details and how to subscribe. I definitely recommend checking it out!
https://www.strungmag.com

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February 20, 2019 · 8:18 am

The Two Feather Fly – Kelly Galloup

From The Slide Inn:
“The Two Feather Fly was created by the great Catskill tyer Harry Darby, and is one of the simplest dry fly patterns to tie in terms of materials. This fly creates a perfect silhouette and will float extremely well with a little bit of dressing. In this video, Kelly shows you how to tie the original as well as his Found Link variation.”

Original Two Feather Fly Recipe:

Thread: Danville 6/0
Hook: Daiichi 1250
Tail/Wings: Natural Mallard Flank
Hackle: Grizzly Hackle

Found Link Two Feather Fly Variation

Thread: Roman Moser 10/0 Power Silk
Tail/Under Wing: Natural Mallard Flank
Thorax: Super Fine Dubbing
Wing: Natural Deer Hair

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Filed under Catskill, Classic, Dry Fly

February 18, 2019 · 8:27 am

South Branch Creek Chub

Michael McAuliffe posted this interesting fly that was designed by Bob Jacklin. Bob is one of the greats in our sport. He owns Jacklin’s Fly Shop located in West Yellowstone Montana. I met Bob a few years ago at the Michigan Fly Fishing Expo and he is a super nice guy as well!
You will notice the mention of a Monga Tail. From what I can gather, this is also called a Ringtail Cat. Their tail is bushy and they belong to the raccoon family. Actually, I believe you could easily substitute raccoon tail for the wing. It’s just slightly tanner than the Monga Tail.
-Paul

Here is what Michael had to say in his post.
“Tied up some South Branch Creek Chubs. This is one of Bob Jacklin’s patterns and was developed to fish a few miles from my house. I tied it with Monga Tail and photocopied instructions I got from Bob last year. I did not apply the wax to the wing, used some Loon UV, and tied it with a little bit of a salty flair. These are super fun to tie and fish…”

Materials list:

Hook: Partridge D4AF 4x Streamer #10
Thread: 6/0 Black pre-waxed.
Body: Gold mylar tinsel.
Wing: Black and White Monga Ringtail hair and barred teal flank feather.
Head: Two Jungle Cock eye; black 6/0 thread.

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Filed under Classic, Hairwings

February 15, 2019 · 8:53 am

Dan Bailey’s White Marabou Muddler

From Michael Jensen:
“Underwater action and tying SBS. on the fabulous Dan Bailey’s White Marabou Muddler. A streamer designed for large trout in western rivers, but equally at home anywhere trout live. On this video I am trying something new, and talk while tying instead of having music only.”

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February 14, 2019 · 2:06 pm

L2HF Harey Yellow Stone – Al Ritt

From Al:
“I grew up in Michigan and have fished as long as I can remember. After graduating college, I moved to California and gravitated toward fly fishing almost exclusively. I have been tying “seriously” since 1983 and have been a tying instructor both independently and for several Colorado fly shops since 2000. In 2005 I also began guiding along Colorado’s front range. Currently I am a member of Whiting Farms Pro Staff and am employed by PEAK Fishing and I have several fly patterns commercially available. In addition to guiding, tying instruction and demos, my wife Diana and I own and operate our own company geared primarily toward flyfishing education services. More detailed information is available at www.alrittflies.com.

Materials list:

Hook: Tiemco 100 or 101
Thread: UTC 70 Denier
Body: Yellow Super Fine Dubbing
Thorax: Yellow Super Fine Dubbing
Wing: White (winter phase) hair from the bottom of a snowshoe hare’s hind foot
Egg Sack: Red Foam
Trailing Bubbles: 2 strands of Mirage Opal Flash
Rib: Yellow Dyed Grizzly Hackle, palmered through body and trimmed short
Under Wing: Mirage Opal Flash
Spot: Red FoamHackle: Light Barred Ginger dry fly hackle

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Filed under Trout flies