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    Default Need some ideas for Yellowstone dry flies

    I'm tying some dry flies for a silent auction at a FF show. Since I enjoy tying traditional dry flies, and love fishing the mountain west, I'm tying a collection of 3 to 4 dozen flies that might have been fished in Yellowstone in the 1940's or 50's. So far I've come up with the Dry Spruce Fly, the Wulff series, Sofa Pillow, Golden Stone, H & L Variant. Would like more ideas on flies unique to the area and times, like Carmichael Indispensable and Reverand Lange. Any and all suggestions appreciated.
    Arnie

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    I recall that reading that Joe's Hopper was the first of the hopper imitations. It was supposed to popular fished both as a wet and a dry fly.
    I can think of few acts more selfish than refusing a vaccination.

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    Any of th patterns from Pat Barnes, Charlie Brooks, Don Martinez, Bob Carmichael.
    Harry Mason
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    Goofus Bug, Trude (original), 3-Bar-X

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    Here's a few:
    McGinty
    KIller Diller
    Sandy Mite
    Rio Grande King
    Picket Pin
    Muddler MInnow
    Bunyun Bug
    Dark Spruce Fly
    Black Wooly Worm
    Gray Hackle Yellow
    Otter Nymph
    Caddis Buck
    ..........and on and on
    "As far down the river as he could see, the trout were rising, making circles on the surface of the water, as though it were starting to rain."- E.H., The Big Two Hearted River

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    Check out the Archive of the Old Flies - I used several from the historic book, Trout Country Flies, From Greater Yellowstone Area Masters . If you type in just the Trout Country Flies in the SEARCH feature on the front/main page it should bring them all up. The recipes and history are on the same page. Have fun!
    LF

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