tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47282027343319332062024-02-23T01:45:31.211-05:00proven patternsfly tying and custom fly salesLucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-81829894262628376272014-04-21T23:00:00.002-04:002014-04-21T23:00:53.894-04:00John Gierach's New Book<br />
This blog post marks my 100th entry here at Proven Patterns, and in honor of this (and honestly because I haven't posted in a very long time), I would like to announce a giveaway! All I ask you to do is read the book review below, and comment on the post referencing your thoughts on John Gierach's work (past or present), to be eligible to receive a brand new copy of his book,<i> All Fishermen Are Liars</i>. Giveaway closes Sunday April 27th, please only one comment per person. <br />
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Recently I was asked to read and review John Gierach's latest book, and without hesitation I agreed. I have been a fan of John's work ever since my introduction to fly fishing about nine years ago. Over those years I have morphed from a fly fishing newbie, to a nymph/numbers junky, a micro midge madman, a bass and carp-aholic, a bamboo freak, a dry fly 'purist', a spey head, and everything in between. At every stage of my fishing life, John's books have meet me right where I am. I have purchased many of his books at full price, because they are that good. <br />
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His latest book, <i>All Fishermen Are Liars</i>, is top notch as usual. The short stories within cover a variety of species and adventures, all written in a style that makes you feel like you are alongside for the journey. Sprinkled tastefully within each narrative lives John's sense of humor and his opinions on life and fishing. My personal affection to John's writing is his ability to speak on the everyday aspects of fly fishing and the larger romantic themes, all in a fresh and energetic tone. Here is one of my favorite paragraphs that exemplifies this, taken from the story <i>New Water. </i>John describes a new stream he has never fished before after he quickly hooks and lands a nice sized fish there...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So the conversation with this new water had begun and we'd hit it off nicely, like a first date that began with a clumsy exchange that we both thought was funny. I can't help but think of trout streams as feminine, but that's not some kind of left-handed gender politics. It's just that this kind of graceful and surprising sweetness calls to mind many of the women I know, but none of the men. Of course, strictly speaking, a trout stream is an inanimate object, but no fisherman really believes that. (page 58)</i></span></blockquote>
Every story in John's new book is entertaining and easy to read. He approaches fly fishing from the perspective of someone who really loves the adventure of a trip as much as the fish, and even though he has plenty of bragging rights, remains humble. On the cover there is a quote, "America's best fishing writer." by Steve Bennett. I can't really argue with that. <br />
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Please visit, <a href="http://www.JohnGierachBooks.com/">www.JohnGierachBooks.com</a> for more information on his latest work.<br />
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I just booked tickets back to New York for the end of April to visit family, friends, and of course do some fishing. I'm hoping the weather will cooperate and I see some Hendrickson Mayflies. Odds are low, but regardless it has fueled me to start tying dry flies again. </div>
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This season I'm approaching the Hendrickson hatch a bit differently (and hatch matching in general). Reviewing photos, log books, and memories it's easy to see that fishing these selective trout can always be improved, and after your perfect drift has been refused, it's clear that your fly could be better. So now I'm trying something completely new (to me at least), the extended body.</div>
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Extended body mayflies have always intrigued me, but I never felt the need to tie them, mostly because of the additional tying time. However, this year the positive aspects of extended bodies finally got to me... You can create a more life like pattern, that has a smaller (better hidden) hook, that is lighter! Basically, it'll float longer, catch more selective fish, and the small hook is good for healthy C&R. That's a triple win. </div>
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I sat down at the bench last night and whipped up a few bodies, along with the beginnings of my new and improved hendrickson flies, follow along if you'd like.... </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thin slice of craft foam poked onto a needle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loosely and carefully start thread around foam, not the bare needle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep the taper in mind, but also keep in mind you have to take this whole thing off the needle, so don't go nuts with too much pressure. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tie on a biot or you could dub the body (just remember to keep it sparse). If you use a biot slap a bit of superglue underneath (keep the glue away from the butt end however, so you can tie in the body easier later.) </td></tr>
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There it is. You can change body colors, or external body materials however you'd like to match your hatch! Keep in mind they sell extended bodies now that are pretty much awesome, so if you are rich or on a time crunch just buy some. </div>
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Now onto my new and improved high viz rusty spinner. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dub and hackle the thorax. Keep hackle turns at a minimum, these are legs not the floatation device. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold over high viz foam, and whip finish. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut wings to shape. You can color the sides of the foam to better match the hatch here. I usually color most of the foam, but a bit of white on top for visibility (see pic at very top). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Under side view one. I trim the hackle off the bottom of the fly to keep it flush floating and looking like legs.</td></tr>
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Thanks for following along. Make sure you try something new at the vise, it will help you fall in love with tying again, and who knows it could help you catch that big one that keeps giving you refusals. Good luck to you, and your upcoming hatch matching season! <br />
<br />Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-83295683755519521302013-01-21T11:00:00.001-05:002013-02-20T16:23:50.017-05:00Midge Thread and Wire <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The more research with my macro lenses, and the more midge fishing I have done through the years, has taken me to one conclusion about 'matching the hatch' with midge. The insects are very slender, often times they are the size of the hook itself without any materials tied on at all! When I started tying my midge patterns with less body bulk, I began to catch more selective trout. All the reason you should try and tie your patterns with the smallest thread available.</span></div>
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For this new year I hope to be adding more videos to the blog, so stay tuned! Since this is the season for winter midge fishing I thought I would start things off with a midge thread and wire review, with some super close up shots demonstrating the different materials.<br />
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Remember that using ultra thin threads can be difficult because they are easy to break, so keep at it and try not to get too frustrated! Please feel free to leave questions or comments below and I will do my best to get back to you. Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-88030987629705077162012-12-04T15:21:00.001-05:002012-12-05T12:24:56.791-05:00Kids and Fly Tying<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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this point, and figured, I’d try again in a few more months, but I found if I take away the vise, she loves to sit and play with all the other (safe) tools and materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She spends 10-30 minutes at the desk, moving bobbins
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I have been tying traditional spey, dee, and hair wing flies lately, preparing for this upcoming salmon/steelhead season. Most are by the book patterns that I have tweaked a bit, and a couple are my own creations. Feel free to click the pics for a better view. </div>
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Hackle: Black Pheasant Rump<br />
Collar: Teal<br />
Wing: Black Hackle Tips<br />
Eyes: Jungle Cock</td></tr>
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Body: Yellow / Purple SLF<br />
Rib: Gold Mylar<br />
Hackle: Brown Spey<br />
Wing: Bronze Mallard </td></tr>
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Tail: Peacock<br />
Body: Orange Thread/Peacock<br />
Hackle: Soft Grizzle<br />
Wing: Squirrel Tail </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tail: Golden Pheasant Fibers Red<br />
Body: Olive Dubbing<br />
Rib: Gold Oval<br />
Hackle: Golden Pheasant Red and Brown Spey<br />
Wing: Bronze Mallard </td></tr>
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Tail: Golden Pheasant<br />
Body: Yellow/Green/Orange Dubbing<br />
Rib: Silver Mylar<br />
Hackle: Black Pheasant Rump<br />
Wing: White Turkey<br />
Eyes: Jungle Cock </td></tr>
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Body: Black Thread / Black Dubbing<br />
Rib: Gold Mylar / Gold Oval<br />
Hackle: Black Pheasant Rump with Bronze Mallard Fibers<br />
Wing: Black Turkey<br />
Eyes: Jungle Cock</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tag: Bright Orange Thread<br />
Tail: Elk Hair<br />
Body: Orange Dubbing<br />
Rib: Orange Thread<br />
Hackle: Brown Neck<br />
Wing: Elk Hair</td></tr>
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Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-10995839538902243192012-06-30T22:46:00.003-04:002012-06-30T22:46:49.412-04:00Trouthunter TripOn my one-way road trip west I had the opportunity to stay at the <a href="http://www.trouthunt.com/" target="_blank">Trounthunter lodge</a> in Island Park, Idaho. I can't say enough good things about this lodge, the river that runs behind it, and the people that fill it up. All first class and worth many more trips.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top notch CDC in bulk and small packs in the fly shop. Yes I patronized. </td></tr>
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I arrived meer weeks before the river was expected to really turn on, so you could call it the off-season there, which was fine by me. Many of the guides were still waiting on their busy schedule to start, so I had the pleasure of fishing and hanging out with some awesome people.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp pad thai w/ custom heat.</td></tr>
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The weather was pretty crazy, high winds, freezing temps, hail storms, and a solid plain old snow storm. It was a blast taking photos in the nasty stuff though, and we all caught some fish. After each day we settled into the Trouthunter restaurant/bar and sampled the diversely awesome food. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the fly shop w/ the Rooster and Chris Andelin aka Grizz </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yup.. Rene Harrop's patterns tied by him and his family.</td></tr>
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I even had the chance to meet Rene Harrop! As a fly tier that is something I will never forget. Although I did not get to wade fish and throw some hatch matching dries because of the nasty weather and early season, I will try my best to get back again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the Henry's Fork from the Trouthunter lodge.</td></tr>
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I would like to thank the owners of the lodge, Jon and Rich for the great trip. Also <a href="http://utahcutthroat.com/" target="_blank">Bryan Gregson</a> for setting it all up. If you are looking for a fly fishing trip this season or any season, give Trouthunter a call, or <a href="http://www.trouthunt.com/" target="_blank">browse their website</a> for more info. <br />
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A few pics from the trip...<br />
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Or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luke_c_photography/sets/72157630361576312/show/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a full size slideshow.<br />
<br />Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-18972299996130530712012-04-24T13:07:00.001-04:002012-04-24T13:07:47.775-04:00SIMMS Shoot Out FilmFirst let me apologize for the lack of posting. My family is in the process of a big move across the country so I've been pulled away from a few of my projects, Proven Patterns being one. <br />
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Adam and I from Raw Water Productions have also been in Montana recently making a short film for a SIMMS guide event, called the Shoot Out. We were very fortunate to work with <a href="http://www.brantoswaldflyfishing.com/" target="_blank">Brant Oswald</a> who is a fellow bug fanatic and excellent fly tier. Take a second and view some of his work, and if you are in Montana looking for a dry fly guide, he is your man. The films are <a href="http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/iceout_shootout" target="_blank">online for a People's Choice Award.</a> Check em out and cast your vote! <br />
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I should continue blogging when we settle in CA sometime in June. Thanks for sticking with me, I'm excited to move to a different part of the country and research the bugs and flies of a new region! <br />
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<br />Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-20383544433539031182012-02-06T18:28:00.000-05:002012-02-06T18:28:19.455-05:00First Tying VidFirst off I'd like to thank Adam Kryder for the editing here. Adam and I have been working on a film together for many months now, and he has encouraged me to learn all things video. You can see what we are up to on our new website... <a href="http://www.rawwaterproductions.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rawwaterproductions.com/</a>.<br />
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Also have to thank Davie McPhail (he doesn't know me but I'm a huge fan) for not only influencing my tying, but also inspiring me to use my photo gear to shoot some vids. If you've never browsed his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/DavieMcPhail/featured" target="_blank">youtube channel</a>, you need to. <br />
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Below are instructions for a low water steelhead/salmon fly that I made up one late night at the bench, and it became the day saver on one of the slower winter sessions of the year. I hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment if you'd like more info on the fly, or have suggestions on other videos you'd like to see.<br />
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Next time I'll get back on track and finish off the tube fly tutorial...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-8847296417403738702012-01-18T10:57:00.000-05:002012-01-18T10:57:58.259-05:00Tube Flies 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTA_75UACVv5fP30qLLKqJGhCRMZDvXnnrlpleD_NjFehkjRb7lFo2Hw2Rk9FfD742VYJ5xPhyConW2xnm0XiC2aiu6JTM1366PD4N1_8d1gauDwsh8SZnggTbCBnQAyoL0iEsl4y-LtR/s1600/TUBE+FLIES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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I've been addicted to tube flies lately and here's why...<br />
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You can tie flies as big as you want, and the hook (generally short shanked and wide gaped) remains constant. I believe this makes a big difference with large fish. Last season I had too many fish pop off due to large shanked streamer hooks, and the forces heavy rolling fish can put on them. Using almost exclusively tube flies this year my landing ratio of these huge lake run fish has increased dramatically.<br />
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Another bonus of using tubes is they can be done on the cheap. Can you spend tons of money on a fancy tube vise, metal pre-shaped tubes, and oversized cones? Sure can, but you don't have to. Below are steps to make my tube starter kit that can be used with any fly tying vise, and directions to tie a basic fly, enjoy!<br />
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<i>As always feel free to click the photos to get a larger view to help with your tying, but do not use any of the photos without my written permission. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Go to the craft store and buy large embroidery needles check my pack above for good sizes (around $2.00 - $4.00 for a mixed pack). Then your local fly shop for HMH rigid plastic tubes size Small (around $4.00). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 2: A little prep work here, first find the right size needle for the tubes (all sizes of plastic tubes are covered by the variety pack of needles). Wrap the eye in a tapered fashion with 8/0 thread, and seal with superglue. Let it dry. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Close up here, trick is to go very light with the thread, one trip down and back does the trick as long as your initial needle size is correct. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 4: Cut plastic tube to desired length, melt the rear section slightly, and push tube on the needle. Make sure it goes onto the thread (you'll feel the click of each wrap), the goal here being it will not spin when you tie. You can use your tying desk for leverage to push the tube on, but do not put the tube on too tight or it will be almost impossible to get off. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 5: Start flash (or comparable body material) near the head and work it back. Do the same with the wire rib. Try and keep the thread underbody smooth. Add weighted wraps to the body prior to all this if you'd like. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 6: Wrap the flash forward, and counter rib the wire. You can add some superglue or UV epoxy here to really lock down the body. Remember these flies (potentially) can last much longer then traditionally tied hook flies. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 7: Add eyes, and a collar of hackle behind the eyes. Make sure you leave room for a head, and additional room to melt the tube back to the head. Check the picture for appropriate left over space. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 8: Prepare a barred feather of your choice. Most of the time I use Mallard Flank because it's cheap, there are however, many options out there. Teal, Guinea, and Gadwall are other great choices. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 9: Tie in by the tip, trim, and wrap the barred collar. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 10: Add a wing. In this case I used Arctic Fox, but you can substitute other materials here. Rabbit strip, marabou, and all of the synthetic streamer fibers will work too. </span></span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">Step 11: Add a couple strands of flash if desired, and finish off the head. Push the tube off the needle (again you can use your tying desk for leverage to pop it off the needle), and melt the head back with a lighter (do this slowly with the flame away from the tube, as over-melting can be big trouble). That's it! </span></span></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>Next post I will show you some other tube flies that have worked well for me this year and why (in theory) they have worked, and I'll also lay down the basics of rigging them up. Thanks for reading! </div><div><br />
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</div>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-68254210889673220722011-11-09T08:29:00.000-05:002011-11-09T08:29:25.818-05:00Homemade Tube Fly Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhTcusDui2t1FIDXH0Ew3BJ11TYigUQMaymFiTHXCLC8wRhwsYlDSgN0Wo5zzmHQVzS7lGF5QZHc9EmJ_ut88QGRnrg4DN1rNx-fQ1bOUg7XhwGlZWS962hGJ-zHqPvQ0CIgxzzGHUhh7/s1600/DSC_0115.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhTcusDui2t1FIDXH0Ew3BJ11TYigUQMaymFiTHXCLC8wRhwsYlDSgN0Wo5zzmHQVzS7lGF5QZHc9EmJ_ut88QGRnrg4DN1rNx-fQ1bOUg7XhwGlZWS962hGJ-zHqPvQ0CIgxzzGHUhh7/s400/DSC_0115.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This past summer I attended <a href="http://speynation.com/" target="_blank">Spey Nation</a>, and one of the raffle prizes there was a tube fly box that caught my eye. I sat on the idea all summer, researched some other successful designs out there, and finally this fall I made my own. I tweaked the design a bit, and made it with materials I had laying around. By making it myself I could customize it, and it was crazy cheap which I like when it comes to fly storage. Total cost is somewhere in the neighborhood of FREE to $12 depending on what you have laying around.<br />
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Here are the materials and steps...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Get some wire (I found 20 gauge galvanized steel wire to be perfect for small and large diameter tubes). Cut as many lengths as you would like to go in the box. Make them around 4 inches long, as this is the easiest size to work with, without wasting too much wire in the end. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Get an old fly box (I found the cheap plastic shop boxes to be the best). Rip out the foam, and measure the width. Cut the wooden dowels to fit snug (see pics below for a better idea). </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Wrap the wire around the dowel (2 to 3 turns is fine). Depending on the size of your flies add as many wire sections you would like. My boxes (which are streamer sized) have 10 per dowel. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Put the dowel in the box. Trim the wires to length (or not... it doesn't really matter), also consider filing down the ends of the wire so they are not so sharp. The slight bends in the wire is what holds the tubes securely. The larger diameter tubes may require larger bends in the wire. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 5: Depending on your initial dowel cut you may need to glue/epoxy them in. Putting them in without glue is ideal as you can adjust them later, add more, and change configurations. Here's my setup (specifically for BIG tubes), but you could arrange it differently... 3 rows all going the same direction come to mind for smaller sized tubes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 6: Make more! Here's another box of mine I made from an old plastic fly shop box. You can see the wires rotate up making it simple to grab a fly or put one away. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Here's the finished product from above. It is made from an old plastic lure box.<br />
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</tbody></table>If you tie tubes, or are thinking of starting to tie them, give this box idea a try!Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-83793618141459040752011-10-13T10:10:00.000-04:002011-10-13T10:10:30.967-04:00Vagabond Fly Box ProjectEarlier this year a couple guys via facebook created the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/171306019583210/">Vagabond Fly Box Project</a>. It's a creative idea that I immediately took an interest to, essentially a couple high quality box of flies traveling around the world and getting fished. The only requirement was to report on the box after you fished it with a few photos, sign it, replace any lost flies, and eventually send it away.<br />
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I was lucky enough to have a box land in my mailbox and it was a beauty.<br />
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The boxes origin was the western US and the flies were tied by <a href="http://fisheadsfliesnlore.com/">Terry Edelmann</a>, but I was getting it all the way from Germany! The box was filled with swing flies for salmon and steelhead, however it's arrival was a bit early for our Great Lakes tributary season. I had to swim these flies before I shipped them off, so I hung on to them for a couple weeks, and eventually the fish began to arrive. <br />
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Here's first light on the first confident morning of the season.<br />
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The fishing was slow as early season is expected to be, however the river was void of fisherman and popping with fall colors. <br />
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My friend started the day off hooking and landing a beautiful steelhead. <br />
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I tried a few of the flies in the Vagabond Box, but was particularly drawn to this purple tube fly. Look at it swim! <br />
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After a long morning on the water, without a bump or tug of any kind, I finally hooked and landed my first steelhead of the season. Unfortunately it was not on one of the flies in the box, however, it was a tube fly I tied the night before inspired by those incredible flies that showed up in my mailbox one day.<br />
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Like the website name suggests it is easy to get your own wrapped canvas print, and it turned out great! Ordering, pricing, and sizing are all very clear. There's also a nice graphic that shows what your print size will look like in a typical room. You can use your own image, or order one of their stock images, and it comes ready to hang. I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">f you're looking for a canvas print of your own check out Easy Canvas Prints today with the following link...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Material 1: A Craft Fur dubbing brush. Prepared earlier and in bulk if you're looking to save time. I spin up craft fur dubbing brushes in a few colors but mostly white, and in two sizes. Since they are built with wire they stay together and are ready to tie on when you need them! </td></tr>
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Ok if you want instructions on building the craft fur dubbing brush you can comment below and I'll post step-by-step pics on how I do mine... or you can check this <a href="http://hatchesmagazine.com/blogs/Hatches/2010/01/15/the-chubby-muffin-by-nick-granato/">link for Nick Granato's method</a> (scroll down to the bottom). Looking at Nick's instructions is how I learned, I just tweaked it a bit. <br />
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Remember, you'll most likely use these flies at night so don't get caught up in minor details like how neat it's tied, and how pretty it looks.<br />
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Now lets tie a rodent...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Tie in the squirrel tail. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Tie in the foam at the back. I use a single strip of foam for #6-10, and a double strip for anything bigger. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Tie in pre-made craft fur dubbing brush in the back. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Wrap the brush forward, pinching the fur back each wrap. Leave a generous gap between the last wrap and the eye. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 5: Fluff out the fur and tie all the fibers back away from the eye.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 6: Fold the foam over the top gurgler style, making sure the craft fur gets worked down and back towards the hook. You can dub a little at the head to post the foam flaps up a bit. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 7: Whip finish and superglue the head. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 8: Trim the fur flush exposing the hook. Also trim the sides a bit giving it that mouse looking taper.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 9: (optional) Color the fur to match the foam and tail strip. Any permanent marker will work fine on craft fur. Remember it's going to be dark so don't go too crazy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That's it! Here's the fly after taking a swim. Note the craft fur soaks up the water allowing this fly to float low in the film with just the 'head' sticking out. It also splats loudly with all that absorbed water. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the top view after the swim. </td></tr>
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Mousing is new to me, but I can tell you in my limited experience this fly catches fish, and it floats all night long. It's also easy to tie, and a nice base for extra bells and whistles if you'd like, perhaps rubber legs, stinger hooks, articulated, etc... Have fun and wade carefully.<br />
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Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-7153679773994498032011-07-26T23:07:00.000-04:002011-07-26T23:07:35.914-04:00Medallion Wing Trico SpinnerAfter an almost hatch-less Spring the tricos have come to save the season, and the trout are looking up! This has got me back to the bench tying dries again so I thought I would throw up a post. Below I have step by step instructions for an easy and effective male trico spinner pattern. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Feel free to click the pictures for a better look but please do not use any of my images without my permission.</i></span> <br />
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Tricos as far as the eye can see...<br />
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And here's a close-up of what I'm trying to imitate...<br />
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Ok here we go...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Get a #20-26 2xs curved shank hook (I usually stick with 22 and 24). Start the thread in the thorax so you don't bulk up the body. Use the smallest thread you have, something smaller than 8/0 is ideal. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Tie in 3 synthetic tail fibers, around 2 to 3 times the length body. Work the thread down and back only tying them in straight, do not X wrap and split the tail as this bulks up the body.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Cut a piece of clear medallion sheeting and twist it like a bow tie. Then X wrap it into place. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Dub up some black superfine. Keep it kind of loose this will create a bulkier/leggier thorax without the bulk or the addition of hackle legs. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 5: X wrap the dubbing. Check the underside to make sure it looks good. You can trim it up if it's too bushy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 6: Whip finish and superglue the knot. Also split the tail fibers with your thumb nail and superglue the back part of the body where the tail comes in (make sure you use the brush-on kind of superglue), this will keep the tails splayed. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 7: Trim the medallion wings to shape. I trim mine slightly smaller. They will catch fish and cast with less tippet twisting with smaller wings. This doesn't mean the wings can't twist the leader, so be mindful of this on the river. My tip to avoid leader twists is to eliminate false casting, and/or mash up the wings a bit before the first cast. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the side view. Note the flush look and that loose superfine looking a bit like legs. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>This isn't my only trico pattern, but it is one of the best. It's easy to tie too so I don't mind when I snap a few off in the bushes. I hope you are fortunate enough to enjoy a good trico spinner fall where you live, if so try this little pattern out and let me know how it goes. I've posted a few photos of my latest trico trips on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luke_c_photography/">flickr page</a>, check em out if you'd like. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvhV2r5AjUglx5Xfawf3iEHag1pSyOl_igHj1jMJHXFR7mApkJXt2agk92WQpBIG9C9DNhwLTP1eMPg2XGIE5s-uwZJWmZs9pVnxvIPo859A933lnzO4tF6pZfnZnCosOayk2kWY5JGJ0/s1600/CAR_0580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbvhV2r5AjUglx5Xfawf3iEHag1pSyOl_igHj1jMJHXFR7mApkJXt2agk92WQpBIG9C9DNhwLTP1eMPg2XGIE5s-uwZJWmZs9pVnxvIPo859A933lnzO4tF6pZfnZnCosOayk2kWY5JGJ0/s400/CAR_0580.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-65991106073825488962011-06-22T22:37:00.001-04:002011-06-22T22:42:24.868-04:00Bass Popper Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It's been a crappy spring for dry fly trout fishing. I've been struggling to find a reliable hatch and rising trout for two months now, minus a couple 30 minute spinner fall sessions. Instead of the typical mayfly hatch-matching tying frenzy I get into this time of year I've moved on to bass.<br />
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</tbody></table>Poppers are awesome to fish and equally awesome to tie. There are many ways to create these things, even kits that come complete with hooks and shaped foam. This year I tried a new (to me) technique when I found some cheap cork at a local craft store. I made a few, caught some fish, and now I'll share how I did it. You can click on the photos for a better look, and feel free to leave a comment with any questions about this fly. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Start with the corks and a razor knife. Make sure it's a fresh blade. (kids should ask an adult for help!) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Cut a channel out of the cork carefully. Cut away from the fingers with firm even pressure towards the table. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj624dghemLpUIp8C77KKZfWxAweff-AIlOHRPsV4EZ_FJm9_6IBsM4dJdiTPu1wfIwgueRHR78DmjC2BoSpxfTDlDPM3y2EYWLMgaWESuxv4GBmuRtGW5DDgQkzjsTC7wPmxFIqmVP65dp/s1600/CAR_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj624dghemLpUIp8C77KKZfWxAweff-AIlOHRPsV4EZ_FJm9_6IBsM4dJdiTPu1wfIwgueRHR78DmjC2BoSpxfTDlDPM3y2EYWLMgaWESuxv4GBmuRtGW5DDgQkzjsTC7wPmxFIqmVP65dp/s400/CAR_3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a detailed look at the channel... try and make it look like a V if you can.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXBGi2BQbLuxUvUNRfTPX24Esrg87k95ItVEeVtcGlLYjFkdP43u2xJ6Y_cjuCHryXMGLsXGSced4axCGemDbyM98YUeoaU713DpHjdGxKJPMkclCUXRxUt8vZ52dyHLXHsgB4vqNNdIs/s1600/CAR_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQXBGi2BQbLuxUvUNRfTPX24Esrg87k95ItVEeVtcGlLYjFkdP43u2xJ6Y_cjuCHryXMGLsXGSced4axCGemDbyM98YUeoaU713DpHjdGxKJPMkclCUXRxUt8vZ52dyHLXHsgB4vqNNdIs/s400/CAR_4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Get a hook with a wide gap and tie some thread where the popper's gonna go. Make the thread kind of sloppy and the glue will stick better.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdub1USquCOLha3VvQfVm0DaJTGjKDT6kx_pHtZ6Hy91yAwt5uSPZ55Xm-dC3rMxM6m8S400A2ae7Mj25yR51kS7TmFTnL0HsHSXzK5UClRH9JUAxpZmEdmXW6KHEiGWzH-LWBjdZHNF6Q/s1600/CAR_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdub1USquCOLha3VvQfVm0DaJTGjKDT6kx_pHtZ6Hy91yAwt5uSPZ55Xm-dC3rMxM6m8S400A2ae7Mj25yR51kS7TmFTnL0HsHSXzK5UClRH9JUAxpZmEdmXW6KHEiGWzH-LWBjdZHNF6Q/s400/CAR_5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Apply a little super glue on the thread, and in the channel of the cork. Don't use too much or it will take too long to dry. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 5: Wedge the cork on there. If you got the cash or the time you can UV or epoxy the channel. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 6: Let the glue dry. If you do multiple poppers at once the first one should be dry by the time you get the rest done.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 7: Get a bodkin to make a hole for the front legs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 8: Poke the bodkin through (kids again should ask for help here) making sure you are perpendicular to the hook, level, and not gonna stab your hand on the other side.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 9: Get some permanent markers, colors are up to you! You could paint it too, but markers are cheap and dry really fast. </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRk8p-xYbQhRDG5tFG2ZX5OIkGYqO2WHIiW9F15lKOuGgg4IpZqQ6TNZ9ue_pXh_A3w-rvgiZP0fQpp9GwoHWljp4uMSsd9fhAOKmSKFEeYAfwbNdnCKT2b76tPmBdIyi-4vzPPv9wKzd/s1600/CAR_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRk8p-xYbQhRDG5tFG2ZX5OIkGYqO2WHIiW9F15lKOuGgg4IpZqQ6TNZ9ue_pXh_A3w-rvgiZP0fQpp9GwoHWljp4uMSsd9fhAOKmSKFEeYAfwbNdnCKT2b76tPmBdIyi-4vzPPv9wKzd/s400/CAR_13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 10: Color that thing up, pretend it's a frog or just make it crazy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 11: Add some eyes if you'd like. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 12: Grab a threader and pick out some rubber legs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a detailed look of the legs. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 14: Get some clear coat. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 15: Make it shine! Special Note: If the marker isn't completely dry the colors will blend a little (I like that), however some of the marker color will come off on the clear coat brush then back in the bottle (that's not that great). You could drip a little on and apply it with a bodkin to avoid that. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 16: Add some legs however, and with whatever, you want. You can do this while the clear coat is still a little tacky just be careful. You can add another clear coat layer if you'd like once your done. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 17: Go fishing and enjoy!</td></tr>
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These shoes were designed to give your feet a rest after a long day of wading, and they do a great job at it. My favorite part of the shoe is the heel and how it folds down so you can slip them on like slippers right out of your waders, and they are comfortable to wear around like that too.<br />
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The tread is Korkers Kling-On sticky rubber and it performs nicely when you're scrambling along a stream bank. However the sticky rubber treads will inevitably wear out, and it's my guess the upper will outlive the sole. If they update this shoe in the future I would like to see them put on the <a href="http://www.korkers.com/technology/?p=omnitrax">omnitrax sole system</a>, or even a fixed hard rubber sole. I will say after 3 months of regular use the tread is holding up nicely, but I haven't really put a beating on them like I want to.<br />
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The sizing length is accurate, however they are a little on the wide side so be aware if you have skinny feet. The Fisherman's Moc are not for everyone (hence the name), but I love mine and I'm wearing them a lot more then I thought I would... they are just that comfortable! If you would like to see more info, or get a pair here's the <a href="http://www.korkers.com/footwear/multi-sport/fishermans-moc.html">link you need. </a>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-75906605724875529652011-04-16T13:26:00.001-04:002011-04-16T13:29:21.129-04:00Hendrickson FliesIt's that time of year again, and not a moment too soon. The Great Lake tributaries are wearing me out, the people not the fish... but I'll spare you the ranting, and move straight to the flies I use for the first hatch of the season, the Hendricksons! <i>SIDE NOTE: All the flies shown below are tied small and sparse for clear and flat water as that is my favorite kind of water to fish. If you fish broken water these patterns will still work, just tie them a bit more bulky with a few extra turns of hackle. Also the flies are all patterns of <u>male</u> Hendricksons to save time and space. If you want females just tie the same patterns with different colors. Finally, PLEASE feel free to CLICK on the PHOTOS for a detailed look at the patterns, but do not use any of my photographs without my written permission. </i><br />
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The above photo is of a stuck n the shuck male Hendrickson. One of my favorite bug finds of last season. This will be it for bug photos though, as this blog post is all about flies from here on out. If you are looking for Hendrickson bug photos to tie from, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luke_c_photography/4543386605/in/set-72157619649612890">click here</a>. <br />
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<b>Lets start with the nymph.</b> This is my new Hendrickson nymph for the upcoming season. Brown glass bead, brown hen hackle, and a black and brown dubbing mix. I don't think the fish get picky here, usually they are so hungry at this point in the year they'll eat any nymph that is dark in color and between #16 and #12.<br />
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<b>Next up is an emerger.</b> Grey foam, brown hackle, rusty brown superfine, and a nymph colored shuck. This is a knock off of a local guide's pattern, sorry I don't know the guide or the shop it came from... I was given a fly like this for the sulphur hatch last year, and I modified the colors and size for Hendricksons. It works so give it whirl. <br />
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<b>Here's a Dark Hendrickson Dun knock off. </b> Only real difference is the rusty brown underbody, and the dun snowshoe wing. <br />
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<b>Another Hendrickson Dun pattern.</b> It's a goose biot, medallion wing, parachute version of a male Hendrickson dun. This will catch when fish are picky. <br />
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<b>Here is the spinner pattern</b>... for that epic Hendrickson spinner fall. This is a modified version of Shane Stalcup's medallion spinner pattern. Turkey biot body, and swiss straw wing. Casting this fly is tricky but worth the effort when you figure it out... tie and fish this you will not be disappointed. <br />
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<b>Last but not least a standard wet fly</b>. Brown Hen Hackle for the collar, and a dubbing mix that goes from dark dun to rusty brown. Tie this on solo if you like swinging, or you can use this as a dropper when times get tough. <br />
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Looks like we have a week or two before the first bugs pop off in my part of the world, and it's time for me to tie up some new flies to test out! A few weeks in I'll get another post up with some new bug photos.Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-75121062310979082842011-03-22T14:56:00.000-04:002011-03-22T14:56:59.053-04:00Midge Follow Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXo1hJuc0eKnMw-T7O-hO_nOyLoOzLi2Y1rKs4XG69motJopfXXmDn869cnoIb4ufwFhUQnJ3lCBzrkQz-hBGCiBXYMVJrY3w37ZyedjBIsqZnrEYIlH_mtLAXPDzpCxZ6Bb5HZ68Dge3/s1600/CAR_3964WM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXo1hJuc0eKnMw-T7O-hO_nOyLoOzLi2Y1rKs4XG69motJopfXXmDn869cnoIb4ufwFhUQnJ3lCBzrkQz-hBGCiBXYMVJrY3w37ZyedjBIsqZnrEYIlH_mtLAXPDzpCxZ6Bb5HZ68Dge3/s400/CAR_3964WM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I thought I would write a quick follow up to my last post about small flies. I hit our local midge hot spot, did some detailed photographing of the little bugs, and a little dry flying! I fished a few of the patterns from the previous post, and did particularly well with this one...<br />
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I avoided the bobber, and stuck with the dries, and with some patience and a little luck I found some willing risers. Below is my first dry fly fish of the year!<br />
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Once the fish stopped rising (I'd like to think I caught them all) I focused on some extreme midge macro photography. <br />
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The black midge that were pretty much everywhere, were the typical early season #22 and #24's. They will slowly shrink as the weather warms. For now though, these 'large' midge make for some fun fishing, and photography. <br />
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Here's a nice close up of the black midge. Notice the tapered and segmented body, pronounced legs, and small wing size. I hope this photo helps you tie better midge flies! My next post will switch gears completely and discuss big streamers for swinging, as our Spring Great Lake Trib season is starting to heat up...<br />
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<span id="goog_1834713562"></span><span id="goog_1834713563"></span>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-87515085723253413172011-02-25T16:06:00.001-05:002011-02-25T19:32:59.812-05:00New Small Flies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been a long time since I've posted some small flies on here. I got a little package recently that inspired me to get cranking at the vise... TMC 16/0 thread, and TMC 518 #32 and #30. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">First off, are some generic adult midge patterns assorted from #26 to #32. All the flies below are in that range as well. I threw in a #22 blk CDC midge emerger in this first picture for scale. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>And now on to some of the new creations... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blk x-sm wire rib, tied shaggy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a midge but had to toss it in here... BWO emerger #26. Partridge aftershaft, thread tail.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BWO emerger sparse.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blk/white softhackle midge.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Thanks for checking out my new patterns... If you have any questions on materials, or tying instructions please feel free to leave a comment.Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-55506671051024507732011-02-23T08:53:00.000-05:002011-02-23T08:53:27.921-05:00Guys, Flies, & Pies 2011 PhotosHad a great time at GFP 2011! Below are some shots of the event...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me doing a tying demo. (photo by Jessie Hollenbeck)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A nice turn out this year.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy box of streamers in the raffle got my attention.</td></tr>
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</div>Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-59751029094596452462011-02-07T15:10:00.001-05:002011-02-07T19:34:10.199-05:00Guys, Flies, & Pies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On February 19th there will be a fly tying event in Rochester, NY! I'll be there, and I'm scheduled to do a little tying demo. If you live in the Western NY area and are interested in fly tying (even a little) make sure you swing by. It's a great place to meet some local fly tyers, share some patterns, and eat pizza. As a bonus the raffle prizes are awesome this year! To see more info about the event check out <a href="http://www.guysfliesandpies.com/">their website</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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1) Try it. Don't be afraid of a slow day. So far my friends and I have not been skunked this winter fishing in every possible weather condition and temperature. Stick with the swing and you will be rewarded! You may not hook as many as you could on an egg/nymph, however, you will cover more water and increase your chances of finding a fish that is really hungry!<br />
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2) When the temps have been in the 20's and 30's fish will take medium sized flies in the 1 to 2" range. Best methods are a low and slow swing in medium current... and don't forget to strip slowly through the side slack waters!<br />
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3) When the temps are in the Zero to Teen range (which usually coincides with low water flows) use small and sparse patterns. Old school traditional spey flies work, just stay confident and keep the flies low in the water column and with the slowest possible swing. <br />
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4) When temps are warmer high 30's and 40's, tie on the big stuff! Still try to keep the swing slow but don't be afraid to give them a real meal. The slightest warm up can really turn the bite on. Don't forget you can tie spey flies on any hooks, I use 'cheap' bronze finished straight eye streamer hooks, and they still catch fish!<br />
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5) Introduce a new person into the world of tying and fishing (especially kids)!<br />
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Want to see some more... Check out some of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luke_c_photography/">my photos</a> from the last few weeks of winter fly fishing.Lucas Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07153570480899755595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728202734331933206.post-29301172867660173292011-01-21T00:04:00.000-05:002011-01-21T00:04:35.762-05:00Korkers Chrome ReviewI rarely post gear reviews here, but you need to hear about these boots if you haven't already. The new Korkers Chrome wading boots recently became available, and I've had enough wades in mine to give appropriate praise. Check em out...<br />
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I have fished the Korkers Guide boots for a year now, and until the Chrome came along I thought these were the best boots hands down. The Guides are still a great a boot don't get me wrong, I would even say they're the 2nd best boot on the market. If you're on a budget and need boots you can find the <a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=korker+guide+boots+clearance&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8">Guide's on clearance</a>. If you want the best, get the <a href="http://www.korkers.com/footwear/fishing/chrome.html">Chrome</a>. Here's why... <br />
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The new Interchangeable Sole System (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #535448; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.korkers.com/technology/?p=omnitrax">OmniTrax® 3.0</a></span>) is what you've always wanted Korkers to do. The soles are actually easy to change, and they cover the whole bottom of the boot... perfect! The new BOA lacing system is much faster then the old style on the Guides and it's much smoother. The ankle support has also been beefed up, fabric feels durable, better drainage, and they still managed to put out a light weight boot!<br />
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You will love the Chrome boots for many reasons. I love mine for how fast they get me out of my frozen waders and into my warmed up car... <br />
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</tbody></table>First off thanks for all the replies and comments on Redfish patterns, it was very interesting to research and tie for a new species. For the few weeks leading up to the trip I got to the vise and created a few patterns... <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark and Sparse Mudminnow.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark beadchain sand crab.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I met up with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://thecharlestonangler.com/reelblog/pictures-from-mad-mike-benson/">Mike Benson</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> shortly after sunrise outside of Charleston, SC, and we fished hard almost all day. The trip was a blast filled with countless new scenes to take in and attempt to photograph. Below are a few shots from the day. Special thanks to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.williamjoseph.net/">William Joseph</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for the gear, and Mike for the trip!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike on the platform looking for Reds. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quick casting demo... humbling to say the least.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frozen deck to start!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sad to end such a great day, and I can't thank Mike enough! </td></tr>
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