A streamer tied in the New England style.
For those who love small streams, wild trout, and life...in their simplest form
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Worm Patterns


I have been tying various worm patterns for a few years now, ever since a friend gave me one and said try it. I did and on the second cast a nice brown took it and gave me a valient battle, which he one. But that day the little brown worm earned its keep in my fly box.
I tie them in a few colors but the brown and the pink work best for me. I know some will say its not a fly, which is probably true in the sense it has no feathers, or hair, but it is an imitation of an earthworm or aquatic worm.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Small Flies


I have been fishing small streams for some time. The wild trout that inhabit these streams are generally not selective in the flies that are offered for their consumption. The hatches that do happen on these streams are usually sparse and do not occur with the same regularity as other larger streams and rivers. There are a few flies that always come with me on my small stream ventures, a "core selection", I guess. The Ausable Bomber is probably my number one fly, as you can tell if you have seen my posts. I tie this fly in 14 and and have tied it on a number 12 too. This fly always brings the trout to the surface, being especially effective in the morning as well as evening.
Over the last few months I have been facinated by the small flies that some tyers have been posting. They are very realistic and well tied. Well I've sort of thrown my hat into the small fly ring, tying a few of my favorite patterns "MINI" style. These small flies seem to be ok, but the test will come when I cast them upon the waters of one of my little streams.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
"Daisy"
A few years ago while in Maine I stopped in a store looking for a map. While browsing I came upon a wood rack that held streamer flies. Looking at them, one in particular caught my eye. The fly was called a "Red Rocket" although it was tied somewhat diferent' this is similar. I call it "Daisy", named for the company that made the "Red Ryder" BB gun.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
The Downwing Hornberg
This is a variation of The Hornberg, originated by Frank Hornberg of Wisconsin. Its a fly thats been in my fly box since I started fly fishing and is a very effective pattern. It is tied in many forms, including the original design of Frank Hornberg, which I'll do a report on later. This is a variation called a Downwing Hornberg, perhaps more of a wet fly, and is tied that way to represent a Golden Stonefly. I have fished these underwater and when pulled to the surface and "popped", and then skitted across the surface will bring a strike. This is a good fly for trout, especially brookies, and LL Salmon. I can't say for sure, but the great State of Maine probably has more anglers who fish the Hornberg more than any other state in the U.S.
Hook,Mustad 38941
Thread, Black
Body, Flat Silver Tinsel
Underwing, Yellow Hackle
Wing, Mallard Flank
Cheeks, Jungle Cock
Hackle, Grizzly
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Fishing, Tying, Camping at Home
We are in the process of having our kitchen remodled and things are somewhat disruptive. But between the work I have been able to do some fishing and fly tying in between the work times for the hammer guys. We have been eating on paper plates, using plastic forks, knives, and I can't find the spoons. The food pretty much cold cuts, and Chinese take out, sort of like camping at home. Hopefully things will be back to normal in a few more days.
In between the acts, some fly tying

A battle scared little guy
Early AM Brown Trout
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Derby
Well the annual fishing derby was held yesterday. The rain held off and the fish were hungry. Lots of bluegills, yellow perch, and even a small striper were taken. The flies made a brief apperance, but garden hackle won out. Both Ethan and Morgan won prizes. There was a cookout with burgers, hot dogs and plenty of soft drinks. It was an enjoyable day for the kids and families.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Derby
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Cliff....."Days Worth"
Very practical and worht the price.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Carrie Stevens Challenge ll


Friday, June 4, 2010
"Belle"
In the course of a fly fishers life he will fish many waters, with most of them being very kind to him with rewards of special fish , beautiful suroundings, and fine company. This is a thought or two of one of mine. This stream has its headwaters in the Western Maine Mountains. Several ponds and deep springs keep its waters flowing cool until it reaches a large natural lake. Along its run to the lake it travels through one of the most beautiful areas of New England. Birch, Fir, and Maple trees line its boulder riddled banks. In Autumn, at which time I make my visit to this natural jewel, the woods are aflame with natures work. The red maples, golden birch and the deep green of the fir can almost make you stop thinking of fishing. The residents of this stream can rival the color of the countryside. It is home to the Wild Brook Trout. Most of these brookies are on the small side every now and then, especially in the fall when the larger lake dwelling brook trout ascend this small stream to spawn. It was in one year that the largest brook trout I've ever taken came from this stream. As we walk upstream into the Maine Wilderness, fishing as we hiked your eyes will see moose, black bear, and the ever startling partridge. I have over the years fished many flies in this stream, streamers, dries, and wets and the best producers have been wet flies. One outing that will always remain vivid was the time we came upon a pool that had many spawning brookies in it. I tossed an arsenal of flies into that pool, some would follow, some would strike and slash, but not one hookup. I opened the fly box and took hold of a wet fly I carry but did not often fish, a "Parmacheene Belle". That day I called it my "Billy Baroo". When I showed the fly to my wife she said tie it on, because I love the color. I tied on that fly and on the second cast a male brook trout slammed that fly. He was a beautiful fish of 15 inches. That pool produced four more brookies on that fly.
Until this day, when in brook trout waters the "BELLE" will be called to duty.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Another Time
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