Sets of lake flies

[RichS]

For Christmas I am tying 5 sets of twelve flies aimed at stillwater. Prefer they go to non tying and/or new stillwater fishers.
Haven’t tied them all yet but I am thinking two each of:
Olive leech
Black leech
Olive hairs ear nymph
Floating deer hair dragon nymph
Dubbed body olive Willy
Flashback halfback nymph.

I am moderately anti- bobber, so no chironomids.

First five private messages will get the flies. Shipping is included.
Rich

 

[Draketake]

5 people are going to be very happy. Nice idea.

 

[Hobbyranch]

For Christmas I am tying 5 sets of twelve flies aimed at stillwater. Prefer they go to non tying and/or new stillwater fishers.
Haven’t tied them all yet but I am thinking two each of:
Olive leech
Black leech
Olive hairs ear nymph
Floating deer hair dragon nymph
Dubbed body olive Willy
Flashback halfback nymph.

I am moderately anti- bobber, so no chironomids.
Rich

Great idea!

 

[Eastside]

Rich’s flies are excellent. They should carry some of his fish mojo. Great deal for five lucky fly fishers.

 

[RCF]

Such a great and generous thing you are doing!

Many of us are paying things forward for free to help others.

I hope others would do the same... hint hint.

There are lots of people experiencing tough times, usually in the shadows. Brightening their day is a wonderful thing.

Again, thank you for doing this.

 

[RichS]

I see that I communicated poorly on this post. The flies are done and I need five people to send them to. Please send a message to me and I will send them out. Fixing the original post as well.

 

[Zak]

I am the grateful recipient of a prior set from @RichS . I would feel bad asking for another set. But I want to say that his flies are great and you won't be sorry for taking him up on his generous offer!

 

[SurfnFish]

do we qualify if we're crappy fly tyers? lol

 

[RichS]

Of course. Need three more people.

 

[RichS]

All sets of flies have been claimed. Thanks everyone.

 

[Mark Yoshida]

Just got mine in the mail today from Rich. Great looking flies. Hoping after all my medical issues are done in the new year I can get out and try them.Thanks @RichS .

 

[RichS]

You are welcome. I hope that you have a great Christmas and next year is better.

 

[Bruce Baker]

Awesome of you to do this @RichS

 

[O clarkii lewisi]

Christmas came early for me too as the terrific flies from @RichS have arrived! Thanks Rich.
I'm interested in hearing anyone's technique for fishing the floating deer hair dragon nymph.
Happy Holidays.

 

[Skimr]

Hey @RichS got my flies today. They are awesome. Looking forward to trying them out. Thank you thank you thank you. Merry Christmas

 

[RichS]

You are welcome.
I fish the dragon fly nymphs on a line that sinks fast enough to be on the bottom. Typically a type 5 with a three to five foot leader.Fish slow to very slow with occasional bursts of several quick three inch strips. Fish often strike these softly and then hold on to them. I find it important if there is any sign of a bite ( like maybe a couple of quick pulls) to strip line so that it comes tight and you can feel if the fish is still there. Otherwise the fish may take the fly very deeply. Other times the strike seems very sudden and hard.

 

[Peyton00]

My flies arrived yesterday, they look great.

Thanks for the kind gift.

Happy holidays.

 

[SteelHeadDave]

Rich, I just sent you a message but I wanted to show my appreciation on your thread as well. Package can in the mail last week and they are very fishy looking and well tied flies. Thank you for the generous gift. We don’t know each other but it’s clear that you’re a class act. Hope you have a great holiday sir!

Dave

 

[Wanative]

I've been fortunate to be a recipient of Rich's flys in the past.
You won't find any nicer flys than those Rich ties.
First class flys and first class gentleman.
Thanks for your generous gifts Rich.