How many can you list? I'll start out with the Michigan Skunk ( aks AuSable Skunk ) tied by
Earl Madsen.
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How many can you list? I'll start out with the Michigan Skunk ( aks AuSable Skunk ) tied by
Earl Madsen.
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The Adams and Gyro flies, which were the first parachutes patented in the U.S.
Eric
Eric what are Gyro flies. Done a serch but came up empty. Thanks Dennis
The Gyrofly was the first parachute fly to appear in this country, and was patented by William Avery Brush, from Detroit, in 1934. I'll do a Just Old Flies article on them soon.
Eric
I believe he patented a hook with a piece extending upward from the shank to wrap the parachute hackle on.
Chuck
Eric, thanks will be looking for that article.
Chuck, I seen a picture of that hook on another board.
Really appreciate all the info on Classic Michigan Flies. While searching the net I found an article called Preserving Our Heritage by Tom Deschaine on fly tying world where he shows many classics from Michigan. I have tied and fished many classics from the Catskills and Pennsylvania so after seeing this article it got me interested in tying some classics from Michigan to try. Thanks Dennis
Deep research will reveal such things as a keel hook from a gentleman 'Bing', in Traverse City, Michigan. A few original patterns from well known local area tier Art Winnie and the name for what are today called parachute flies commonly called 'gliders'
Just a few lines to thank everyone's help with the patterns. I really appreciate the info.
Was reading a article in Michigan Streamside Journal of Jerry Regan mentioning he working on a book about Michigan Patterns. Any information on this would be appreciated also.
Thanks pszy22. LDV