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.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Fly Spotlight


Are you looking for the fly that's going to bring up those small mouth and chase up a large brown trout in the right conditions? Well the Morrish Mouse could be just the thing you were looking for. It has the right float and the right look to entice those fish looking up waiting for a little mouse or shrew to fall in the water so they can gobble them up. I have caught some big fish on this pattern throughout the years and a mouse strike is like nothing you've ever seen before it is one style of fishing that will keep you coming back for more.

Recipe:
HOOK: #4 Tiemco 5263.
THREAD: Black 3/0.
TAIL: Brown rabbit strip trimmed to end tuft.
BACK: Black closed-cell foam trimmed into a long taper at the rear.
BODY: Spun dark cow elk or suitable alternative hair, trimmed.

Where they will give you a step by step process of creating this little guy. 

Friday, May 18, 2012

Handy Hatch Guide - Plant Phenology

Gregory Hoover co-authored a book with Charlie Meck entitled "Great Rivers, Great Hatches."  Below is a segment about how plants and insects interact in a term known to entomologists as plant phenology.  Think about this while you are driving/fishing and it can give you an idea of when a hatch may be expected to start on some of your favorite streams.  


"How is plant information useful to you as a fly-fisherman? By recognizing plants or flowers along your favorite river or the one you plan to fly fish, you too can take advantage of phenology.  We've included a chart of some of the more important hatches for your reference so that you can get started.  Within a couple years you will be able to adapt these to observations you make on your own favorite trout fisheries.


East and Midwest

Common Name
Flowers appearing when the hatch appears
Quill Gordon
Forsythia just opening
Blue Quill
Forsythia just opening
Hendrickson
Forsythia in full bloom
Sulphur
Lilac in first bloom
Gray Fox
Dame’s rocket just opening
Green Drake
Black locust in full bloom
Slate Drake
Oxeye daisy first bloom
Yellow Drake
Chickory and elderberry first bloom
Trico
Queen Anne’s lace first blooming or spotted knapweed just opening
White Fly
New England aster just opening