The year was 1944 and World War II was starting to turn in favor of the allies. Some soldiers were sent home from Europe at this time as the need for manpower was decreasing.
Tim that is a great story, and the best part is that it is a “True Story”! Sounds like you had a Great Dad, and your mother had a Great Husband!
Best part was you went fishing, with your “Dad”, and by times and events took up fly fishing, and not only did you share a wonderful part of your life, you also shared with us a great fly pattern.
Thank You! ~Parnelli
Thank you for that story Tim!
Awesome story, any chance you have any pictures of the fly or more specific instructions on how to tie it?
Drew
here’s the trude style.
http://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/fotw/050100fotw.php
the dry is much the same with upright and divided white duck quill wings
there’s all kinds of variations
Good Morning. Due to a mix up the author of the article is listed as Tim Hillman. I, Tim Anderson, wrote the article. Sorry for the confusion.
Zim - Here is a replica of the basic fly as we tied it years ago. In fact this one is tied on an Eagle Claw 59, size 10 that is from that era. It was a simple and very effective fly.
Thanks all for your kind comments.
Tim Anderson
SYSADMIN NOTE: That’s embarrassing. My apologies Tim, Thanks for the GREAT article. Fixed the references to your article.
Absolutely, un-equaled, without a doubt in my mind, the HW Rio Grande King is my choice for the best fly in the box. I fish it dry though, and have been confoundedly amazed what this fly will do. I just can’t understand what is so attractive to a fish. I start fishing the fly in April and it will fish all summer long and into the fall without much of an equal and I’ve been fishin’ it along time.
My dad died in 1984. I think about him every day.
Enjoyed the article very much. Well written.
Bruce
Nice article my friend.
Rick
It was a really good story and previously stated the fact that it is true make it all the better. All of us who had good or great Dads were blessed. Thanks for sharing. I may have to give the fly a try.
That was a great story Tim. I bet that he taught me to tie that same fly when I was 6 years old. He was a great man and I miss him too.