Last night's Billy Joel's "100th" brought back so many memories! "I am an innocent man" has always been a favorite. Great back-up group and always a great sound treat from MSG in New York City!
These, in size 12, some gink, and "game on" back in the 70s. Did not need or want to fish emergers when fish eagerly slammed down these big Humpies. Back then the Calibaetis hatch did not start until mid to late June. Back then it was not uncommon to see a late snow fall in combination with a...
Chickabou feathers tied tip first from rear to front. No need for body material unless you want to experiment. You can purchase the more expensive "Brahma" hen from Whiting at the "Feather Emporium" ($23). Or, cheapskate it like I have from Amazon. Color schemes are unlimited. And yes, the...
Being in the cheapskate division of old, lazy, fly tiers, I "try" to reattach marabou tails. This could be for those flies with few strands remaining. Or, it could be that for some zen type feeling I feel the need to remove a "now" non-desirable color in favor of a mystical new concoction that...
Looking to upgrade to a high powered flashlight. Research = prices, lumens, etc. are all over the place not to mention mostly bad to very bad testimonials. Love to hear your thoughts.