It took about eight weeks of almost daily tying to get this one completed. My first of two big fly patches I donate every year to the annual Madison-Gallatin TU fundraiser every February. The saltwater patch is a favorite among the folks who venture down to Florida every winter. Freshwater trout patch is next up as its about 75% complete but it's usually close to 40 dozen flies so it takes a while to get it pulled together.
Here's the 2027 Saltwater Patch and its description:
15+ Dozen + Saltwater Inshore Flats Flies
15+ Dozen + (183 flies) Saltwater Inshore Flats flies on 12’x15” ripple foam boat patch. Ideal for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Snook, Ladyfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and Mangrove Snapper. Hand tied in Bozeman, Montana on Umpqua, Gamakatsu, Tiemco, Partridge, Core and Ahrex saltwater hooks. Included Deceivers, Clousers, Half and Half Clousers, EP Minnows, Myakka Minnows, Poppers, Crease Flies, Surf Candy, Bendbacks, Schminnows, Spoon Flies, DT Specials, Disco Shrimp, Gurglers, Crazy Charlies, Merkin Crabs, Kwans, Flash Minnows, Finger Mullet, Bonefish Biters, Gotchas, Seaducers, etc.
Here's the 2027 Saltwater Patch and its description:
15+ Dozen + Saltwater Inshore Flats Flies
15+ Dozen + (183 flies) Saltwater Inshore Flats flies on 12’x15” ripple foam boat patch. Ideal for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Snook, Ladyfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and Mangrove Snapper. Hand tied in Bozeman, Montana on Umpqua, Gamakatsu, Tiemco, Partridge, Core and Ahrex saltwater hooks. Included Deceivers, Clousers, Half and Half Clousers, EP Minnows, Myakka Minnows, Poppers, Crease Flies, Surf Candy, Bendbacks, Schminnows, Spoon Flies, DT Specials, Disco Shrimp, Gurglers, Crazy Charlies, Merkin Crabs, Kwans, Flash Minnows, Finger Mullet, Bonefish Biters, Gotchas, Seaducers, etc.