Fly Tying/Fishing Thread

[Hem]

I tie a similar fly to Hem but do Matuka style to save weight so it casts better with a 5-6 wt rod. The collar with a strip gives the illusion of a big head with skinnier body like a sculpin.

Rather than a picture I’ll post instructions that I drew before the turn of the century. Where did the time go?
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Good work @RobG . Yeah, I use a 8 wght rod to fish those dumbell flies.

 

[MTLabrador]

I’m also a big fan of John Barr’s slumpbuster, although I tie mine with an ice dub body. Pine squirrel strips are a great material. Black, olive, and rust.

 

[Hem]

I’m also a big fan of John Barr’s slumpbuster, although I tie mine with an ice dub body. Pine squirrel strips are a great material. Black, olive, and rust.

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How did you fasten the tail over the body?

 

[MTLabrador]

How did you fasten the tail over the body?

I tie in a piece of wire out the back under the dubbing, and wrap it through the squirrel strip up to the head. I just used black wire on these so it’s difficult to see.

 

[Hem]

I tie in a piece of wire out the back under the dubbing, and wrap it through the squirrel strip up to the head. I just used black wire on these so it’s difficult to see.

That's what I figured, couldn't see it.
Nice looking fly.

 

[Ought Six]

The Horn was cold and the fish were pretty lethargic most of the day. I did get 2 19-inchers, including one on my first cast of the day, but they were really skinny, spawned out females. Eyelets stayed frozen until about noon. Fish were tough to come by. Between a buddy and I, we hooked about a dozen fish and landed about half that. Also caught the biggest, stunted 14-incher I’ve ever caught. Didn’t see another boat or fisherman though so that was awesome. My boat held air and my waders only leaked a little, overall pretty good day.

 

[Hem]

Great report @Ought Six .
Brilliant colored brown.
No other humans outweighs leaky waders.

 

[Hem]

I'm selling this Montana Rod Box. Bought it from a friend but decided I don't want/need it.
The keys were misplaced by the previous owner so it needs new locks, otherwise in good condition. It has been painted.
$300.00 cash. Local sale preferred but will consider arrangements for any member passing through.

 

[Beignet]

I’m also a big fan of John Barr’s slumpbuster, although I tie mine with an ice dub body. Pine squirrel strips are a great material. Black, olive, and rust.

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Great fly all around. I make little mini slump busters on nymph hooks down to like size 12, using just enough non-lead wrap under a body of carded sparkle braid to make them sink some. This way I can switch over quickly without changing leaders to double check my work on a section of river if prospecting with dry flies didn't turn anything up.

 

[Hem]

Great fly all around. I make little mini slump busters on nymph hooks down to like size 12, using just enough non-lead wrap under a body of carded sparkle braid to make them sink some. This way I can switch over quickly without changing leaders to double check my work on a section of river if prospecting with dry flies didn't turn anything up.

Yeah, I'm thinking I might experiment with this pattern in smaller sizes for the lake fishing I do.

 

[Ought Six]

I'm selling this Montana Rod Box. Bought it from a friend but decided I don't want/need it.
The keys were misplaced by the previous owner so it needs new locks, otherwise in good condition. It has been painted.
$300.00 cash. Local sale preferred but will consider arrangements for any member passing through.View attachment 315324View attachment 315325

Will it fit 10-10.5’ rods? Where would a guy go to get new locks on it?

 

[MTLabrador]

The Horn was cold and the fish were pretty lethargic most of the day. I did get 2 19-inchers, including one on my first cast of the day, but they were really skinny, spawned out females. Eyelets stayed frozen until about noon. Fish were tough to come by. Between a buddy and I, we hooked about a dozen fish and landed about half that. Also caught the biggest, stunted 14-incher I’ve ever caught. Didn’t see another boat or fisherman though so that was awesome. My boat held air and my waders only leaked a little, overall pretty good day.

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Nice work. I love the color of the browns in that river.

 

[Hem]

Will it fit 10-10.5’ rods? Where would a guy go to get new locks on it?

Pretty certain it won't fit 10' rods...but I'll double check. I believe replacement locks can be purchased through the company. If it becomes a problem in order to sell I thought of putting new ones in myself but I'm trying to keep the price point down.

 

[Hem]

Will it fit 10-10.5’ rods? Where would a guy go to get new locks on it?

Yeah, just checked...9'6" but not 10'.

 

[Ought Six]

Yeah, just checked...9'6" but not 10'.

Gotcha, I’ll share it with a few friends anyway

 

[Hem]

Gotcha, I’ll share it with a few friends anyway

Thanks!!

 

[Hem]

Good few afternoon hours on the Lower Madison. 12 fish on the serendipity pattern I posted.

 

[Ought Six]

Good few afternoon hours on the Lower Madison. 12 fish on the serendipity pattern I posted. View attachment 315459

That’s some stellar February fishing. Beautiful bow! Hoping to get over there and float it at the beginning of March

 

[Hem]

That’s some stellar February fishing. Beautiful bow! Hoping to get over there and float it at the beginning of March

She is lowish and clear.
Little color would help me thinks.

 

[MTLabrador]

I’m hoping to make it out next week. Messed around a little on the vise tonight.