Name that Fly

[desertman]

I would also say that Water boatman was the first thing to come to mind. Because he bought it in a fly shop doesn't mean that you will find it on the net. A lot of shops sell local flies with local names. If yours delivers lots of fish for you then name it what you want.

[Panman]

I would also say that Water boatman was the first thing to come to mind. Because he bought it in a fly shop doesn't mean that you will find it on the net. A lot of shops sell local flies with local names. If yours delivers lots of fish for you then name it what you want.

I agree with your comment about local shops. The fellow who had the flies lived in Burns, OR. When I saw the fly I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to it as I was catching all the crappie I wanted on a leech. His fly sank fairly fast & may have been weighted. Also it was well used and may have had more legs when new. So while I will not know for sure the name I will tie up some for my partner and tell him they are probably either a variation of the boatman or girdle bug.

Also if your interested lookup Rock Creek Reservoir on the road between Hart Mountain & French Glen. It also has some nice rainbows.

Tim

[desertman]

I have been laughing for about 5 minutes and have calmed down enough to type now. I live in Burns, Oregon and am pretty sure that I know who that was. I will see what I can find out. Our Fly Shop here sells several local flies that you can't get elsewhere. Rock Creek is one of my fishing holes.

[desertman]

OK it was a water boatman burks. The local shop ties a couple of versions of this and they sold well last summer.

http://www.feathermerchants.co.nz/product/pb_14072.html Check it out.

[Panman]

Thanks. Hope to get out there again this coming summer.

Tim