Sunday, March 27, 2011

A New York Vise

A Royal Sakasa Kebari, and Ausable Sakasa Kebari


About a week or so ago Chris, at "The North River" blog and I got a fly swap going, and exchanged a few flies. I have been reading "The North River" for some time and have always enjoyed Chris's wonderful Tenkara flies. He is a fine fly tyer who has put some of the well known traditional flies into the Tenkara style.

I fish the Ausable Bomber, and the Royal Coachman dry flies, in fact they are probably my go to flies 90 percent of the time. And when I saw how Chris converted these two into the Tenkara style, I knew they would be effective. And they were.
The first time on the water they brought a lot of activity, and a few gems to hand. As the waters warm a bit these flies will be taking their share of wild trout.


The Royal Sakasa Kebari





A very clear wild trout stream






On this day I fished the fly downstream and allowed it to hang a bit after the drift. A twitch of the rod, and the trout hit.



Beauty, Simple, but Elegant


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13 comments:

  1. SprinkleMarch 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    That is a very interesting blend of styles. The flies we all know and low meets the far east. I like it. Looks like the fish do as well. Great camera work. Thanks for sharing the experience.

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  2. dead fisherMarch 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    An interesting pattern that will definitely require closer scrutiny. Great "action" shot!

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  3. Brk TrtMarch 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    teachrtec,
    Thanks. The fish responded favorably, considering the cold waters.


    John,
    Thanks. Once in a while the camera will catch one.

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  4. Dustin's Fly BoxMarch 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    AMAZING pictures!! I really like tying that style of fly

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  5. ToddMarch 28, 2011 at 7:59 AM

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  6. ToddMarch 28, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Those flies are on the "have to try" list. Really cool patterns.

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  7. KiwiMarch 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Alan, Thanks for the post. I'm happy to see that you had a good day out on the stream with them. I look forward to hearing how you do with them as the season goes on.

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  8. Brk TrtMarch 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Todd,
    Thanks. They are Kiwi's patterns. You can see more of them at his blog.


    Kiwi,
    Like I said when I first saw those patterns, killers for sure.

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  9. penbaymanMarch 29, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Thnx for the tip on Kiwi..always happy to find another quality fishing blog..I will be following.

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  10. THE RIVER DAMSELMarch 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Way to hook into a nice fish! Enjoyed the pics.

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  11. Brk TrtMarch 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    penbayman
    Thanks, for checking his blog.

    River Damsel,
    Thanks

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  12. John McArdleMarch 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    The Royal Sakasa Kebari. Is that called a tiger trout?

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  13. Brk TrtMarch 31, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    John McArdie,
    I'm not sure what you mean.
    A Royal Sakasa Kebari, is a fly.
    A Tiger Trout is a cross between a brook and a brown trout.

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