fly tying
Musky Flies
In the past couple weeks when I’ve had time to get on the water I’ve been trying for my first ever musky. Not long after I began my musky research I heard about Pewaukee Lake in Waukesha County Wisconsin. After watching reports online of the consistent success people were having there, and because it’s … Continue reading »
Everglades Flies
In a few weeks my cousin and I are headed to the everglades to chase snook, tarpon, redfish and whatever else is willing to eat a fly. When I’ve have time to hit the vise my focus is been on saltwater flies, some are tried and true classics and others are a few variations of … Continue reading »
Fly Tying – Poppers
Here are some poppers that I made using wine corks. They are about 5-6 inches long and should do well with largemouth, pike, and musky given the right conditions. The heads took me about 30 minutes to shape and paint and the tail/legs/collar only takes a couple minutes tie on. Then just add some epoxy … Continue reading »
Latest from the Vise
Here are a few variations of already proven fly patterns that will make a nice addition to your fly box. Chocolate (mayfly) Emerger Flex-Tube Soft Hackle Flash Wing Caddis Emerger Hot-Wired Prince Nymph Bunny Chub
Benchwork – Steelhead Flies
I got chrome on the dome. I probably should be stocking up on trout flies for my last driftless outing, but steelhead flies are too much fun to tie. Because you’re not trying to imitate any specific food source with steelhead flies you can really have fun with bright colors and strange looking patterns.