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Tiny Baetis mayflies are perhaps the most commonly encountered and imitated by anglers on all American trout streams due to their great abundance, widespread distribution, and trout-friendly emergence habits.
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This specimen appears to be of the same species as this one collected in the same spot two months earlier. The identification of both is tentative. This one suffered some physical damage before being photographed, too, so the colors aren't totally natural. I was mostly photographing it to test out some new camera setting idea, which worked really well for a couple of closeups.
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Wbranch on Apr 24, 2012April 24th, 2012, 6:49 pm EDT
Since I've never been able to solve the problem as to why the pics I UL to my posts show up only as thumbnail size I have to use this section to show my pics.
This pics are related to the thread about "the dubbing debate2: to spin or loop"
Many of the thoraxes on these nymphs was created with a dubbing loop.
This pics are related to the thread about "the dubbing debate2: to spin or loop"
Many of the thoraxes on these nymphs was created with a dubbing loop.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Entoman on Apr 24, 2012April 24th, 2012, 9:19 pm EDT
I like, Matt. Very nice!
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Jesse on Apr 25, 2012April 25th, 2012, 5:58 am EDT
Good looking my man time to go wack'um an stack'um!
Most of us fish our whole lives..not knowing its not the fish that we are after.
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Orn on Apr 25, 2012April 25th, 2012, 11:49 am EDT
Fantastic looking nymphs, will definitely catch fish!
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Wbranch on Apr 25, 2012April 25th, 2012, 3:06 pm EDT
Thanks guys! Jesse I might have pretty nymphs but I no longer nymph for trout, in the traditional sense. Where I fish in the East and when I go to MT in July, there is no need to ever consider nymphing. All those nymphs and about three other fly boxes were tied pretty much just for Great Lakes creeks and steelhead.
I do sometimes trail a little #18 BH on a piece of 5X about 6" long behind my dry in MT.
I do sometimes trail a little #18 BH on a piece of 5X about 6" long behind my dry in MT.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Softhackle on Apr 25, 2012April 25th, 2012, 3:19 pm EDT
These are wonderfully done.
Mark
Mark
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Martinlf on Jan 8, 2013January 8th, 2013, 3:17 pm EST
Some cool flies for winter tiers to consider.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
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Roguerat on Jan 10, 2013January 10th, 2013, 12:26 pm EST
Wbranch-
GREAT looking flies! This gives me inspiration to go back to the bench and improve my skills.
The Roguerat
I Peter 5:7 'Cast your cares upon Him...'
GREAT looking flies! This gives me inspiration to go back to the bench and improve my skills.
The Roguerat
I Peter 5:7 'Cast your cares upon Him...'
Wbranch on Jan 10, 2013January 10th, 2013, 1:05 pm EST
Roguerat,
"GREAT looking flies!"
Thank you Sir!
I started tying again on Monday. I reviewed all my Catskill & Montana boxes, well over 4,000 flies, and decided that other than a dozen caddis pupa and some PMD emergers I really don't need to tie any more flies. However I probably will tie another 200 or so by the end of March just to keep busy during the day.
"GREAT looking flies!"
Thank you Sir!
I started tying again on Monday. I reviewed all my Catskill & Montana boxes, well over 4,000 flies, and decided that other than a dozen caddis pupa and some PMD emergers I really don't need to tie any more flies. However I probably will tie another 200 or so by the end of March just to keep busy during the day.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
Roguerat on Jan 10, 2013January 10th, 2013, 1:15 pm EST
Wbranch-
I've only been tying small flies for 4 years now, before that I was 100% bass-bugs and Pike flies...Dahlberg Divers, Hair-poppers and all.
I figure my learning curve is still headed 'up' and your description of materials, techniques, and the close-up pics are a great tutorial.
The Roguerat
I Peter 5:7 'Cast your cares upon Him...'
I've only been tying small flies for 4 years now, before that I was 100% bass-bugs and Pike flies...Dahlberg Divers, Hair-poppers and all.
I figure my learning curve is still headed 'up' and your description of materials, techniques, and the close-up pics are a great tutorial.
The Roguerat
I Peter 5:7 'Cast your cares upon Him...'
Wbranch on Jan 10, 2013January 10th, 2013, 2:33 pm EST
Roguerat,
If you want any specifics about those flies, dubbing loop bodies, or most any fly tying question PM me and I'll try and answer it for you.
If you want any specifics about those flies, dubbing loop bodies, or most any fly tying question PM me and I'll try and answer it for you.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
JOHNW on Jan 15, 2013January 15th, 2013, 10:50 am EST
As always beautiful flies Matt!
I surprised some of your boxes haven't "accidentally" gotten mixed in with Louis' gear. ;)
JW
I surprised some of your boxes haven't "accidentally" gotten mixed in with Louis' gear. ;)
JW
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Martinlf on Jan 15, 2013January 15th, 2013, 2:52 pm EST
And this veiled accusation comes from a guy who still has my neoprene half finger gloves from last April. Hmmm.
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'"
--Fred Chappell
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Wbranch on Jan 15, 2013January 15th, 2013, 3:47 pm EST
I've been sworn to secrecy.
Catskill fly fisher for fifty-five years.
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