MORE CLASSIC FLIES - Neil - February 15, 2010
MORE CLASSIC FLIES
Last week I wrote about the Adams, a classic dry fly pattern that has gone through a number of alterations since its original inception but has still retained its basic characteristics. Whether tied as a parachute pattern, with or without wings, or tied with a hi-vis wing it still retains the basic characteristics of the original.
These were a fun couple of articles, Neil.
Inspired by last week's article, a shortage, and the fishing doldrums of February, I tied up a half dozen classic Adams last week. I had already planned to add some new EHC's to the dry caddis box this month, too.
The first fish i caught on dry flies were brookies who would jump over the royal coachman and take it on the way down. i was just a kid but i remember my excitment. the fly was like candy to them on that day
Loved the article and the history. As I was reading I coudn't help but remember a cartoon on FAOL that made me chuckle.
I grew up using a Renegade, Royal Coachman, Gray Hackle Yellow or a Black Gnat behind a bubble on a spinning outfit.
Good times and fond memories,
Kelly.
Tight Lines,
Kelly.
"There will be days when the fishing is better than one's most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home."
Roderick Haig-Brown, "Fisherman's Spring"
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