I personally believe in the "life of the fish" method of measurement. Let's say that three years ago, you caught a 12 inch trout. And that a trout might grow three or four inches a year. Then it's...
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I personally believe in the "life of the fish" method of measurement. Let's say that three years ago, you caught a 12 inch trout. And that a trout might grow three or four inches a year. Then it's...
One of my first guides, on the Bighorn, told me he'd measure a fish for me if I caught one that was big enough. After I caught and released several largish fish, he decided that a nice rainbow I...
Bob White and John Gierach have been picked up by Trout magazine (from Trout Unlimited), which is a growing publication, in both readership and ad pages. TU's Trout Media VP Kirk Deeter (formerly at...
Hilary is a great choice. She grew up on Glacier and knows it well.
Does anyone know of a contemporary reference that catalogs hooks currently available for fly tying? I have two older books -- Dick Stewart's The Hook Book: A Reference Guide for Fly Tyers (1986) and...
Just received my order of Hi-Vis from Dette Flies! Thanks, Joe Fox and Don P!
Thanks! Just sent Joe a note to double check stock before I order.
As expected, Troutlet cancelled my Hi Vis orders, wih no explanation given. I plan to steer clear in the future!
Thinner, a bit kinkier, with more sheen. Easy to work with. I'm surprised it hasn't sold well.
Spent wings on Trico spinners, yes, but my favorite use is for the body and shell of an Upper Midwest fly called a Brown Hackle Peacock Beetle, originated by Ross Mueller. I tie them in a couple of...
So far, I've had similar problems. I've tried to order several times and gotten thru the entire process, only to receive an e-mail with a blank order list and zeroes. When I try to call them, I get...
Thanks Joe! Most helpful!
One of my favorite tying materials, a synthetic yarn-like material called Hi-Vis, used for wings, dubbing, etc, came in a bunch of colors and was made or distributed by L & L Products of Bethpage,...
Used live within ten miles of the Guadalupe River State Park and got there occasionally. It could work for what you want, though for my money, I'd head to South Llano River State Park in Junction. ...
Several issues were raised in response to my last post, so let me see if I can address them. First, yes, Whatfly, there is a section of the TU website devoted to policies related to the internal...
Our local TU chapter (in Texas) funded a study of trout movement in our local tailwater. The fish were tracked via radio transponders inserted by a state fisheries biologist (who also performed the...
As Vice Chair of the TU Board of Trustees and Chair of its National Leadership Council, I can tell you that Trout Unlimited has a clear policy of not stocking non-native trout on top of native trout...
I started tying these over a dozen years ago to fish on the San Juan, then found they worked just as well on my home tailwater, the Guadalupe River in Texas. In fact, I had a guide buddy of mine who...
Looking forward to watching Charlie tie at the Guadalupe River TU's Troutfest in Sattler, TX, Feb 21-23. I've been a fan for years and have yet to meet him.
Yes, I have. Also have used midge diamond braid or Tiewell's Sparkleflash Maxibraid. I really like the fly in a beadhead version as well. Matched the hatch once with a size 14 Beadhead Crackleback...
I started fly fishing twenty years ago while living in St. Louis. My wife bought me a vise for Christmas and Ed Story of Feather-Craft taught me to tie his signature fly, the Crackleback. I now...
I'd love to have a box of Hans's flies, but I fear they would never get fished. They're just too pretty. I'd just sit there and ogle them.
As always, Hans, a gorgeous fly, well photographed.
One key factor not really discussed above is warranty. If you wanted to compete at the high end of the market, you'd be up against established companies, around for decades, that often back up their...
Gorgeous fly and one of the most clearly photographed sets of tying instructions I have seen. Nicely done!
With a couple dozen bamboo rods of all manner of makes, lengths, tapers and conditions in my quiver, I can tell you it's a very personal choice, so experiment. Bamboo is an extremely strong and...