Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Alway's learning and more readers photos....

The Henthorne Purple....a North Country spider. I was made aware of this fly by a reader/commenter of SSR's..It has been around for some time but I have never come across it. And while looking for information about it online I did not find much to go on. The fly was created by Harold Howarth who hails from the UK. It's a simple fly that has the materials that will attract trout.

Below are a few more photos from readers. Enjoy
 

 

Streamers for salt water. These were tied by Geof Klaine from Massachusetts.
 


 An old Wheatley fly box. Rod from the blog Dry Fly Expert provided the photo. I love the tweezers.

Mike J. sent this photo of his "old" dog...one last time, and success.
 

Bill Shuck's tying desk...Ray Tucker photo.
 


 Kirk and Mark on one of our New Year's Day fishing days.

 

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14 comments:

  1. Dave HDecember 8, 2021 at 8:26 AM

    I enjoy these photos. I've never used a purple fly but perhaps I will give them a try next spring. Thanks for your blog, I check for it every day.

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 5:57 PM

      Dave H
      Thanks
      Dave purple is a color that some swear by and others swear at. Try some and see where you fall in the mix. I like purple...

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  2. Bill TrussellDecember 8, 2021 at 10:28 AM

    Alan
    The bird dog brings back memories of my days quail hunting with Jumper, my liver and white pointer. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM

      Bill Trussell
      Thanks
      Bill fond memories with loyal loving bird dogs. So much enjoyment. I had orange and white Brittany spaniels...miss them.

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  3. Mark KautzDecember 8, 2021 at 1:15 PM

    Always enjoyable Alan.

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 6:01 PM

      Mark Kautz
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      Mark I appreciate the comment.

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  4. mikeDecember 8, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    That Wheatley box with the tweezers is wonderful. I'm going to have to ask Ray if he has a photo of Bill Shucks bookcases; I'd love to see what Bill had been reading over the years.

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 6:03 PM

      mike
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      Mike the vintage fly boxes are always good to see. There are usually stories that go along with them that are also interesting. Ray has some great photos.

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  5. DougsdenDecember 8, 2021 at 9:09 PM

    Alan,
    Such an enjoyable post! I almost cried when I saw Bill's tying table! Such beautiful works came from that modest room!
    Alan, I too am enjoying everyone's photos that you have been posting as of late! It helps in drawing all of us closer together in our common passions, tying and fishing! Thanks for doing this!
    Dougsden

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 9:30 PM

      Dougsden
      Thanks
      Doug I can only imagine the flies that were created there. I only wish I had the pleasure to meet Bill in person.
      I have some more "others" photos that I will share. Snowy here in CT.

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  6. DougsdenDecember 8, 2021 at 9:20 PM

    And....Your Henthorne Purple above is sooo good looking! It just has to be a hunter like Mike J's "old" dog! I do miss "Grousing" a bunch!

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 8, 2021 at 9:32 PM

      Doug, there are many of us who love the shotgun, game birds, and fine dogs. CT is not a grouse state but woodcock and pheasant always kept us busy.

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  7. ShawnDecember 9, 2021 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for the photos and the great comments! Brought back memories of the brittany spaniel (orange and white) that we had when I was a kid. She loved grouse hunting.

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    1. Brk TrtDecember 9, 2021 at 10:52 PM

      Shawn
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      Shawn those britts were loving dogs with an energy level in the sky. It's nice to look back....

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