Fly Tying

The Time Paradox

January 6, 2013 by n.taylor 1 Comment

I never understood when people would describe a period of their life that would seemingly vanish. I think I understand now.

When I’m not planning a wedding or working I’m busy trying to at least go fishing in 2013. 2012 was a record year of non-fishing for me, and I don’t ever wish to repeat that. New Mexico in February and Wyoming in March seems like a good start.

Just a few things I’ve been working on to get ready.

Yong Midges

Prince Nymphs & Pheasant Tails

Copper John & Psycho Prince

Annelids & Scuds

Remembering Old Friends

July 24, 2012 by n.taylor Leave a Comment

It has been a long time since I have worked on my streamer box. My goal is to dial it in this winter but for now a few extra flies should suffice for the fall. I have always been a fan of John Barr’s Bouface pattern. This pattern slims down in the water to provide a unique action and it is extremely quick and easy to tie.

With that in mind I picked up a few supplies and got to tying. I got “oodles” of them done, most of them with the traditional marabou collar but on a few I used squirrel strips to palmer a collar.

Either way I think this is a great pattern that is often forgotten about. I personally think this fly is great in stillwater or as a dropper behind another streamer. It isn’t very heavy so putting a heavier streamer in front helps get the Bouface down in faster currents. I always have some in black, white, olive, orange, and chartreuse. Tying instructions below.

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The Great Fly Collection of 2012: Streamers & Baitfish

February 28, 2012 by n.taylor 8 Comments

I’ve never been one to carry a multitude of different streamers. Perhaps I have not been properly schooled in the ancient arts but I have always just carried a few basic streamer patterns. I love the addition of his rubber tails which incorporates everything that works on a Meatwhistle and adds a little bit of McKittrick’s Jawbreaker.

A few saltwater patterns Scott tied up this winter in hopes of making it to the ocean during 2012.