We decided to write this blog as a way of sharing some of our stories from past experiences fishing, tying flies, guiding, and traveling. Most of which are completely 100% true except for the names of people, some stories are slightly embellished and some are mostly made up. It's really for you to figure it out and for us to have some fun writing down some of the truly good memories we have had while immersed in fly fishing.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Fly Spotlight

Continuing with our theme of late here is the latest from the north vs. south fly spotlight! I'm bringing to everyones attention the EP Tarpon Streamer! Its super easy fly, easy with the help of EP 3D fibers.



Recipe:

Hook: TMC 811S 2-3/0
Thread: Danville's flat waxed - Black
Eyes: EP Eyes yellow/black
Body/Tail: EP 3D Fibers Purple into Black

Notes: Leave a lot of the shank bare or lightly covered in thread, the key is to leave the thin head because the rest of the body is so thick! Throw in a couple of strands of krystal flash here and there for a little extra pizz-azz! 

Baetis Sparkle Dun 

Courtesy of AmericanFlyFishing.com

"The Sparkle Dun is one of my favorite dry fly patterns when faced with glassy, clear water, and finicky fish. It is fished most effectively on the dead drift, and like most dry flies, try to get the fly to the fish before your line for the best results. It sits low in the water like the naturals, yet is still quite visible. The Sparkle Dun Baetis is shown here but by changing the color of the body and the size of the fly any hatch can be matched with this simple yet highly effective pattern."


Recipe:

Hook: TMC 100 sizes 14-26
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0 Olive Dun
Wing: Short Fine Gray Deer Hair
Shuck: Olive Antron or Z-Lon
Abdomen: Gray Olive Superfine Dubbing
Thorax: Gray Olive Superfine Dubbing

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