Vol. 13 No. 22

BASIC FEATHER INLAYS

Basic feather inlays are easy to do and add a touch of class to any rod. In this how-to, I am going to show you how to do a basic single feather inlay on the butt wrap of the rod and a pair of feathers for alignment marks where the two pieces come together. The photography is not the greatest, but will suffice for the purpose of demonstrating the process.

FISHING MONTANA'S EARLY SEASON

Now you might ask, "What early season?" Well, there is a period of time from around the 15th of March to about the 1st of June, which I refer to as the early season. During this time period many anglers believe that either the weather is still too cold or that there are no hatches. Nothing could be further from the truth.

MORE CLASSIC FLIES

Last week I wrote about the Adams, a classic dry fly pattern that has gone through a number of alterations since its original inception but has still retained its basic characteristics. Whether tied as a parachute pattern, with or without wings, or tied with a hi-vis wing it still retains the basic characteristics of the original.

FAVORITE PLACE?

Anyone ever ask you about your favorite fishing spot? We all have to have a secret or two, so I won’t ask you. But be assured I’ve been asked more than once. I’ll happily tell you I don’t have a favorite spot, but like many my favorite has to do with a lot more than catching fish.

THINKING

I have been tying to fill my boxes and the reserves for the next season. With all the snow and cold weather that might not be for a long time. I’m also tying some to go for programs that need flies for the participants.

REDFISH IN THE COLD

Just after the New Year, I spent two very cold afternoons chasing red fish at Jekyll Island, GA. The afternoons were in the mid-40's with a moderate wind, and with about five layers of clothes on, the weather was almost tolerable. The water temp on the flats was 47 degrees. The guide's boat was a brand-new Hell's Bay Whipray with a 90 hp Yamaha. Very nice.

FLY TYING WITH CYANOACRYLATE - CA – SUPER GLUE

Part II – Making a Foam Fly

For many fly tyers, just thinking about using super glue is uncomfortable. It’s way out of their box. But occasionally, doing something different, is the right decision.

KB SOFT HACKLE

I developed these flies many years ago while working on a new emerger pattern. As a young man many years ago I was mainly a dry fly fisherman. There weren’t many books out at that time that dealt with fly fishing patterns. Most of them at that time were wet flies. Funny thing about these old classic pattern they all caught fish.