Personality....

One of the many aspects of fly fishing is the way we as anglers view our passions. Some of us find that special fly rod be it bamboo, graphite or glass. Others find pleasure in the craftmanship of those well made fly boxes. That old vest that dad wore for so many years or the felt hat that was the talk of the group. The list can be astounding and to numerous to list here. I'm sure you all have something that is treasured in some way. I hope you'll share that treasure with us.

I have a soft spot for flies. I love tying them and of course fishing them. I feel that when I'm wrapping thread and winding hackle on a steel hook the fly when completed will be the one that will catch my dream fish. Each fly is a bit of art. They may look alike but are all different. They have a sort of personality and that personality is unique to that one particular fly.  That being said I also believe a fly should be photographed in a setting that  reflects how and where it is to be used.  In the photos below I try to show how the fly in it's rustic reality reflects true art.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you Armando

 

Thank you Hans