Bob jacklin Drake Series

[ronnie_mckee]

I like the looks of both flies. What is the tail material you used in your fly, looks like a kip could be used.

[Allan]

The flies by Jacklin are really nice. Interesting how he blended the hackle and deer hair wing together.

Allan

[Byron haugh]

Stump,
It is actually a trailing shuck and is Zelon material.
Thanks,
Byron

[Gene]

Actually I just got back from a week on the Madison and Gallatin. Stopped in all the shops in West Yellowstone, but for some reason did not turn the corner and go to Jacklins. Your post has me wondering why? Other things on my agenda at the time I was in the area I guess. Probably just as well I certainly spent enough money in BRF and others. I might of been in BRF the afternoon you were there to Byron. My fishing was terrific too, absolutely enjoyed myself.
Gene

[Byron haugh]

Gene,
Yes, it was great! There are 6 fly shops in West. Blue Ribbon, Maddison River, Bud Lilly, the little tiny log shop a block South of the main street, Arricks, and Jacklins. Seven if you count the Eagle Store............

Jacklin's used to be Pat Barn's shop. Bob is quite a character!! He holds free casting lessons each Sunday evening in the West City park. His shop has a trove of his collection of mounted flies by famous tiers. Even has some Pott flies!

Next time, be sure to stop in and see his flies. And, let me know you are out there. Maybe we can fish one day together.

Where did you fish the Madison?

The Galatin, where I fish it, can be tricky. You pretty much need both a Montana license and a Park license as the stream meanders between the two in places.
Byron

[Gene]

Byron I have been in Bobs shop several times, I have purchase his salmon flie tie and it is mounted under a plexiglass dome. Beautiful fly, as are most of his. I stayed at the Slide Inn and enjoyed it very much. Most of my fishing was done on the Madison at 3.00 and Raynolds. One of my best trips, lots of hookups and many landed. The only other river I fished was the Gallatin in the park. I usually do well there and this time was exceptional, including a beautiful 17" cut. I love the cuts unfortunately the Lamar and Soda Butte were a bit muddied from all the storm early in the week, deprived me of a day on those waters.
Gene