Flies from “The February Room” podcast-Episode 6, Jenny West-“Alien Ant Farm”
The browns, ‘bows, and cutties of the Upper Bitterroot like their salmonflies big and juicy! The Alien Ant Farm is a triple-stacker of purple and black foam with an underbelly of furry foam. Adhere squares together with super glue, allow to dry, and cut into strips approx 1/8 in wide and 2 inches long (a…
Read MoreHow to Catch Big Ice-Out Trout: Tips and Tactics for Springtime Lake Fly Fishing
As lakes and reservoirs begin to thaw, fly fishers can find big trout by timing ice-out events. An unexpected locked gate had foiled our original intent to access a stretch of river, so we turned around and headed for a popular bridge. The beat above it was a compromise, a backup plan, and neither of…
Read MoreFlies from “The February Room”-Episode 5-Peter Skidmore’s Favorite Skwala
Though Peter doesn’t tie flies anymore, we pump out dozens of these bugs for him for Spring stonefly hatches. This little dry fly floats, is visible and the fish love it during the Spring stonefly hatches in Western Montana. Tied on a #8 dry fly hook, the body is purple/black foam affixed with super glue,…
Read MoreFlies from “The February Room”-Episode 4-Skinny Waters/Dave Cook’s Christmas Island bonefish fly
Intrepid DIY saltwater angler Dave Cook has invested his life exploring skinny waters and this fly is the genesis of his vast experience. “Skinny Waters” is the name of Dave Cook’s travel business and the perfect moniker from a guy that loves ankle-deep flats. “Bahamas bonefish love legs, but if you put legs on a…
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