Posts Tagged ‘fly tying’
Covering the Water Column at the Vise
Prepping for a streamer fishing mission requires more than mimicking popular patterns. Begin by building a fly selection to cover the water column. The fly tying vise is a billow that stokes the fires of anticipation and excitement. As the embers begin to burn, I’m already covering the water column, envisioning the influence of current…
Read MoreFlies 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…
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