Fresh egg omelets, lots of fresh herbs two cheeses and a little kielbasa...what a way to start the day. And let me add this, a hot cup of coffee served in my new mug. The mug was a gift for fathers day from my two grandchildren. They know how much "Papa" loves his coffee and how much he loves his fly fishing. Thank you Morgan and Ethan.
In many of Fran Betters fly patterns his choice of dubbing has been orange dyed Australian possum. He had a special orange dye that he used and the fur was unique. In the dying process he also achieved, by design or accident a much darker coloration. Having purchased bags of his dubbing from his shop I have several pieces of this darker dubbing. Fran used this dark dubbing on some of his flies. I have several Fran tied "bombers" tied with this darker possum. Myself I have used the darker dubbing on some of the bombers I tie and they fill the bill at certain times. Another mystery surrounding a Fran Betters pattern.
A "bomber" tied with the darker Australian possum.
Isn't it great being a Papa..... there's nothing like having Grand-kids..... And there's nothing like fishing a "Bomber" either...
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Doug being a Papa is the top of the mountain. And grandkids are always on your side.
Bombers have a strong following.
If Fran used it, it is certainly worth copying. If it didn't catch fish, he didn't tie it. Love the Mug!
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Ralph that man had a knack of putting together flies that would catch fish.
Love the mug.
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Love the mug, how about the omelet Mark.
Omelettes. My fave! I'm heading to Yellowstone and will be ordering one of those for sure before heading to the water!
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Emily omelets let us be creative, and most times our creations are so good.
Never fished a bomber not something we use over here, but think i will tie some up ...
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Andy I wish you would do that and tell us just how well the perform on those Becks of North Yorkshire.
Hi Alan
ReplyDeleteThat is a good looking omlette. A three egg omlette with new potatoes or mushrooms (or both!) sprinkled with chilli flakes and smoked paprika is an occasional weekend or holiday indulgment.
I tied a few bombers last year for my trip to North Wales and gave one of them a quick run out on one of the mountain streams. It elicited a few swipes but no firm takes and (I am ashamed to admit!) has not been out of the box since. I have just been invited to a new club which has some nice sections of rough and tumble pocket water where I must give them a 2nd run out (now that you have reminded us all about their qualities).
Alistair
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Alistair that omelet you just described sounds delicious.
So you have given the bomber a float....pocket water is where the fly excels. I'm sure your results on the new water will yield better results.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThe Bomber and the Adams; both the best when it comes to dry fly fishing. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill they are the top two on the small streams...fished both wet and dry
You and Mark have made a believer out of me when it comes to the bomber. The fly has great profile, floats like a cork and fish love it. What else does one need. Nice omelette, my favorite breakfast food. Thanks Alan.
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Brad you are another convert, and being from the land of the famous PA. limestone streams, that says a great deal.
There is one stream where I have not had any success with the bomber. Red Brook has not been kind to me when I've fished this fly...more time on the water needed.
Alan, I always find it a little strange to be fishing for trout, in the lower Hammo and look down and see blue crabs scurrying about. Buzzards Bay may be just a bit too far North for blue crabs.Have you seen them in Red Brook?
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John I have never seen blue crabs in Red Brook, or the Quashnet. Now they may be there, and I know just who to ask. I'll get back to you.