Flies for the Michigan Fish-In?
I saw Jack's post on the "Usual" (nice tie by the way Jack) and rather than highjack that thread I thought I'd start a new one on recommended ties for the Michigan Fish-In in June. Since I'll be coming from several hundred miles south of Grayling and have no experience with fishing in this area what would you all suggest as must have flies for this Fish-In?
I've checked out the Gates Lodge Hatch Chart but I'd be interested in your thoughts and recommendations on suggested patterns.
Thank,
Joe Bertolini
Joe;
Blue Winged Olives size 18 to 22. Tricos in the same size. 14 & 16 Adams. Usual's 16 - 20. Dust Bunnies 12 & 14 and Mattress Thrashers rigged with a dropper.
Hopefully it's a bit cooler this year and the water temps are down.
Also try:
Light Cahill nymphs in size 16, Isonychia bicolor in size 14 and maybe 12 (duns and nymphs), Mahogany Duns in sizes 16 and 18, Black Ants and Orange Ants in various sizes down to tiny, wet skunks and dry skunks, parachute patriots down to size 18, Black Caddis in size 18. The capitalized patterns represent actual insects. The others are attractors.
You might find this link helpful: http://www.michigandryflies.net/fly-patterns
Regards,
Ed
Speaking of the Mich. Fish-In, does anyone know what a non-resident all species lic. will cost this year? There was a rumor last year where they would be rather pricey this year.
Warren
Fly fishing and fly tying are two things that I do, and when I am doing them, they are the only 2 things I think about. They clear my mind.
Just looked Warren...42.00 US same as last year
http://www.eregulations.com/michigan...se-types-fees/
Brad
"A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her."
-W.C. Fields
Brad,Originally Posted by Kaboom1
I am pretty sure the 2014 all species non-resident Michigan licence is going to $76.00.
Jerry
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10363_14518_65243-305199--,00.html
Last edited by fishbum; 02-28-2014 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Add link to MI price structure
fishbum,
I think you may be right.
License Type Current
PriceNew
PriceFish 24-hour $7.00 $10.00 Fish 72-hour $21.00 $30.00 Fish All-Species Nonresident Annual $42.00 *$76.00 Fish All-Species Resident Annual $28.00 *$26.00 Hunt/Fish Combo Nonresident - *$266.00 Hunt/Fish Combo Resident - *$76.00
Warren
Fly fishing and fly tying are two things that I do, and when I am doing them, they are the only 2 things I think about. They clear my mind.
You guys are correct. Just went to purchase a license and realized that the new license does not kick in until April 1, NOT March 1. I stand corrected.
Sorry for the confusion.
Brad
"A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her."
-W.C. Fields
Warren, speaking of flies for MIFI, have you ever done a FotW on your magical, mystical Deer Hair Streamer? IIRC, you did well with that fly.
Ed
Ed,
If my memory serves me right, the year you were there, the fly that contained deer hair and was productive for us, was a pattern that Brad tied and it could be fished as a dry or pulled under and fished wet. It only had 2 materials in it. It had flash tied on top with deer hair over that. Maybe we can get Brad to explain it better. The attached picture is one I tied and poorly at that, but, it worked.
Warren
Fly fishing and fly tying are two things that I do, and when I am doing them, they are the only 2 things I think about. They clear my mind.
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