tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post2204490781479161306..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Bucktail, and bucktailsBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-15743036949246172392022-08-04T06:22:56.705-04:002022-08-04T06:22:56.705-04:00Nice to see comments about my Great grandfather Ar...Nice to see comments about my Great grandfather Arthur. I actually went out on his boat a couple of times towards the end of his life. Certainly an interesting character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31237489295460399372013-07-12T21:28:34.856-04:002013-07-12T21:28:34.856-04:00Matt Grobert,
Thanks.
Coming from you that's a...Matt Grobert,<br />Thanks.<br />Coming from you that's a great compliment.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-63493821976902898352013-07-12T21:27:23.275-04:002013-07-12T21:27:23.275-04:00Jim Yaussy Albright,
Thanks.
We must try to deal o...Jim Yaussy Albright,<br />Thanks.<br />We must try to deal only in the good stuff.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53523835381162144712013-07-12T21:25:47.451-04:002013-07-12T21:25:47.451-04:00Dick Wemmell,
Thanks.
I'll be up in Rangeley t...Dick Wemmell,<br />Thanks.<br />I'll be up in Rangeley that week. Eustis is not that far. The Dead River over that way can fish well at times.<br />Dick you can contact me at uppahdam@aol.comBrk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-19508162294132513932013-07-12T20:44:26.304-04:002013-07-12T20:44:26.304-04:00Beautiful flies. MattBeautiful flies. MattMatt Groberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729161746029381781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-74241878733676101122013-07-12T15:59:49.844-04:002013-07-12T15:59:49.844-04:00Bucktails and home fries--just the good stuff. Bea...Bucktails and home fries--just the good stuff. Beautiful ties. Thanks.Jim Yaussy Albrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242514828355510249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-23742695837253195262013-07-12T15:40:49.370-04:002013-07-12T15:40:49.370-04:00alan trip to maine was great didn't get to go ...alan trip to maine was great didn't get to go fishing but was invited to fish in Eustis the last week of September. a friend has permission to fish a private pond the owner likes him to be there.so no one trespasses on his property. please let be have your address so I can send you some flies I've been working on. tight lines oldmanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18271009224303708206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2276200138706426052013-07-12T13:17:46.930-04:002013-07-12T13:17:46.930-04:00TexWisGirl,
Thanks.
And "pretty tasty".
...TexWisGirl,<br />Thanks.<br />And "pretty tasty".<br />Eyes play a big part in how food tastes.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-27767093964735061272013-07-12T13:16:19.383-04:002013-07-12T13:16:19.383-04:00Howard,
Thanks.
Lets do it buddy.Howard,<br />Thanks.<br />Lets do it buddy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72607522107892783752013-07-12T13:15:39.680-04:002013-07-12T13:15:39.680-04:00Bill Trussell,
Thanks.
You are so right, simple as...Bill Trussell,<br />Thanks.<br />You are so right, simple as well as complex both have there places. I'm sure they would work well on your tail water as well as the lakes and ponds you fish.<br />Bill there is a great book about streamers. It's called "Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing" by Joseph Bates.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2043524011848861312013-07-12T13:11:08.063-04:002013-07-12T13:11:08.063-04:00Savage,
Thanks.
White works on most patterns. Also...Savage,<br />Thanks.<br />White works on most patterns. Also the natural brown on the back of the tail will get attention.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-48462223843546661032013-07-12T13:09:11.751-04:002013-07-12T13:09:11.751-04:00HighPlainsFlyFisher,
Thanks.
I've seen a few o...HighPlainsFlyFisher,<br />Thanks.<br />I've seen a few of your patterns as well as their results...awesome.<br />It's true at times it can be a bit obnoxious to work with.<br />Fried..the way to go.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20246680066544744842013-07-12T13:06:01.189-04:002013-07-12T13:06:01.189-04:00LQN,
Thanks.
A black nose dace in the fall on one ...LQN,<br />Thanks.<br />A black nose dace in the fall on one of those Croton tribs could bring some fine results.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36415881209870683222013-07-12T13:04:01.552-04:002013-07-12T13:04:01.552-04:00Col,
Thanks.
Bucktail is awesome for salty flies.
...Col,<br />Thanks.<br />Bucktail is awesome for salty flies.<br />Lavender blends so well with other colors.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-19910627910998454542013-07-12T12:20:02.713-04:002013-07-12T12:20:02.713-04:00the potatoes are pretty fascinating! :)the potatoes are pretty fascinating! :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-24801754775404469202013-07-12T11:56:22.436-04:002013-07-12T11:56:22.436-04:00Alan, now you've got me hungry and ready to go...Alan, now you've got me hungry and ready to go fishing!cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-39684438884074837622013-07-12T10:11:54.418-04:002013-07-12T10:11:54.418-04:00Alan
Sometimes a simple pattern can be just as eff...Alan<br />Sometimes a simple pattern can be just as effective as a dressed up pattern. I have to admit I am still in the learning stages when it comes to streamers. <br />Baked or fired potatoes are one my favorite vegetables. thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-23819800378740899462013-07-12T09:19:37.752-04:002013-07-12T09:19:37.752-04:00A lot of the flies I use the most have bucktail in...A lot of the flies I use the most have bucktail in them. I use, by far, more white than any other color. Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830058102437654727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66150760838719054522013-07-12T09:09:33.306-04:002013-07-12T09:09:33.306-04:00I use a lot of bucktail in my large streamer patte...I use a lot of bucktail in my large streamer patterns ,although it's a fairly stiff tying material I find that when used in sparse amounts it has more action than you would expect when underwater.<br />Love that second fly pattern , very fishy! <br />You just can't beat fresh picked new potatoes...fried!!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-53296206707531794592013-07-12T08:54:01.168-04:002013-07-12T08:54:01.168-04:00beautiful flies, I like bucktails a lot as well. beautiful flies, I like bucktails a lot as well. LQNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329856719351029231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-58063708016954036372013-07-12T07:48:02.821-04:002013-07-12T07:48:02.821-04:00Nice post Alan , I'm right into tying with buc...Nice post Alan , I'm right into tying with buck tail at the moment , just purchased a few yesterday , for some clousers for my next trip to the salt. <br />The lavender coloured one in your top photo is a real favourite with some bass anglers here in the uk.Colhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424540256043769013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26309259097247464042013-07-12T07:47:20.513-04:002013-07-12T07:47:20.513-04:00Nice post Alan , I'm right into tying with buc...Nice post Alan , I'm right into tying with buck tail at the moment , just purchased a few yesterday , for some clousers for my next trip to the salt. <br />The lavender coloured one in your top photo is a real favourite with some bass anglers here in the uk.Colhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424540256043769013noreply@blogger.com