Over the years I receive flies from various fly tyers as well as some from fly shops I stop by and along the way. I'm going to post some of them over the next few weeks to let you see some of their work. So enjoy and stay tuned.
This is a streamer tied by Peter Carlson. The "Edson Tiger" Photo by Peter Carlson. Peter ties this streamer using Jungle Cock as a cheek. This feather enhances any fly it's used on.
This is a streamer I purchased in the Wild Branch Fly Shop in Lunenburg, VT. The pattern represents a yellow perch and has to be effective where ever perch are found. The fly shop owner ties all of the flies in the shop.
This is a Fran Betters pattern, the "Mini Muddler" tied with a yellow wing. This fly was tied by Mark Wittman. A very effective fly for brook trout.
This is the "Usual" tied by Fran Betters. In my last post I had an inquiry about it. The gent wanted to see a photo of the fly. This fly "REALLY" works.
The Haystack tied by Fran Betters. A rough looking fly that gets it done.
The Ausable Wulff, tied by Fran Betters. This fly has taken trout every where I've fished it. This is I believe to be Fran's signature fly.
This is the first of several posts featuring flies from other tyers.
CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE
The rough looking flies work the best. Great post. I love that perch one. Very neat looking.
ReplyDeleteKevin Frank,
DeleteThanks.
Rough works, for sure. It's a nice streamer.
Always had a lot of success fishing mini muddlers in Ireland....they are a great little fly!!
ReplyDeleteNice post!
Eunan,
DeleteThanks.
The muddler is used in Ireland, very interesting.
I would love to hear some stories of its use.
I like the perch pattern as well , bet it would be killer on some early summer bass about the time the bluegill fry are starting to wander around.
ReplyDeleteHighPlainsFlyFisher,
DeleteThanks.
The fly shop owner told me that's what the locals use for bass and pickerel.
Brk Trt,
ReplyDeleteIt is an honor to have a fly I tied included in your photo journal and in the vicinity of Fran Betters ties. Your blog has been an inspiration to me and I am sure other fly tiers, fly fishers, naturalists, conservationists, and all kinds of outdoors folks. I look forward to reading your posts daily and love how you respond to all who reply. Thank you for sharing in your photos, writing, thoughts and adventures.
Best regards,
Peter Carlson
Peter Carlson,
DeleteThanks.
The blog is a success because of the readers response to it. I enjoy everyone's contribution.
I enjoy doing this and hope to continue.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThose are all fantastic, but my top three would have to be the Wulff, Usual, and the Yellow Perch. I said the top 3 , but I didn't mention the absolute killer pattern you are showing, which is the Mini Muddler, I have taken trout and I can't count the bluegills and bass I have landed with little fly. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell,
DeleteThanks.
Bill they say every fly has it's "day", but the patterns you speak of have their "day" almost every time they hit the water.
Alan, great idea for some posts on your blog. I love looking at the patterns of other tyers and bloggers. I could use a good Perch pattern in the ponds I fish for Bluegill, and, Bass. Muddlers are awesome, Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMel Moore,
DeleteThanks.
Input, that's important both from a history of a fly and also the subtle differences in the way they are tied.
I could see those fish on the attack in still water environs.
Mel, do you know how Howard is doing?
Nice. Beautiful little muddler!
ReplyDeleteJim Yaussy Albright,
DeleteThanks.
Jim your muddlers are an inspiration. I think tie and fish them successfully the most of any angler I know.
Hey Alan - Have some fun fishing that mini muddler. Fran described the use of the yellow duck quill wing in his pattern book and mentioned it be especially attractive to brook trout. I thought of you when I read that and thought you would like to try it. But truth be told, wild browns like it too and it's become a favorite of mine this last year. I also am honored that you would include it in your post.
ReplyDeleteMark,
DeleteThanks.
I'm going to do just that, just as soon as the ice breaks a bit. Yellow is a brookie color, and brown trout have that color in their body as well. You tie some wonderful flies.