tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post4284509335338304327..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: A Few Hours With Fran And His FlyBrk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-568587639940268182020-04-30T08:55:44.965-04:002020-04-30T08:55:44.965-04:00Ray
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Ray now there is a fly that one does no...Ray<br />Thanks<br />Ray now there is a fly that one does not hear talked about often. A great wet fly that catches fish.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6168991472102431262020-04-29T19:43:32.494-04:002020-04-29T19:43:32.494-04:00I agree I use the Lead Wing Coach man as my droppe...I agree I use the Lead Wing Coach man as my dropper here in the Smokies.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033774681225764100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-46268848413229518722020-04-27T20:12:00.749-04:002020-04-27T20:12:00.749-04:00Sam, knees are fine. When they flare up I usually ...Sam, knees are fine. When they flare up I usually take a good hot soak, which is odd cause most say ice them down. A day later and I can hit it again. Fine weather for a couple of days, very welcomed.<br />I'll bet those morels are delicious.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-17447131179366936912020-04-27T19:04:40.513-04:002020-04-27T19:04:40.513-04:00How are your knees feeling, Alan? Better I hope. ...How are your knees feeling, Alan? Better I hope. Some decent days to fish ahead with small streams being in fine shape I imagine. If it ever warms up I will be looking for morel mushrooms soon. What a treat when I find those!<br /><br />Best, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47994576809558207412020-04-27T17:51:42.651-04:002020-04-27T17:51:42.651-04:00NJpatbee
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Pat I think it belongs in every an...NJpatbee<br />Thanks<br />Pat I think it belongs in every anglers box.<br />I hope your doing OK.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-91071981797310914892020-04-27T17:50:08.945-04:002020-04-27T17:50:08.945-04:00John Dornik
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John it's a good thing ther...John Dornik<br />Thanks<br />John it's a good thing there are small dumb fish where I wade. Man, I'd be lost.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57086847233936785782020-04-27T16:58:26.979-04:002020-04-27T16:58:26.979-04:00A great fly that I always carry. Thanks for the b...A great fly that I always carry. Thanks for the beautiful pictures!NJpatbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025112886060368479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72670907285918657402020-04-27T16:50:43.896-04:002020-04-27T16:50:43.896-04:00Hi Alan,
You know I can be a perfectionist, at tim...Hi Alan,<br />You know I can be a perfectionist, at times. I have always believed, it's very easy to catch small young trout on poorly tied flies but to fool the larger, older fish you need a well tied fly with the correct bill of materials. Your mileage may vary. To this end, I had Mark W. tie me up a doz A. Bombers and A. Wulffs. They are superb. I have not used them yet. Still sheltering in place.John Dornikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244892643352562421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-42528286657161200222020-04-27T07:12:33.050-04:002020-04-27T07:12:33.050-04:00Sam
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Sam I have seen that video, a master in...Sam<br />Thanks<br />Sam I have seen that video, a master indeed. He stated all his ties were of framing quality.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26294588942812054082020-04-27T07:10:28.676-04:002020-04-27T07:10:28.676-04:00RM Lytle
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Rowan the brookies don't usual...RM Lytle<br />Thanks<br />Rowan the brookies don't usually refuse the A. Wulff.<br />I have a couple of them tied on 12 and 10 hooks and use them for small bass.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-69020641792014338982020-04-27T07:07:21.265-04:002020-04-27T07:07:21.265-04:00Beaverdam
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Joe between the Wulff and the Bom...Beaverdam<br />Thanks<br />Joe between the Wulff and the Bomber a small stream guy set for dry fly season. I caught two like that from the same stream.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-2446536123726453542020-04-27T07:04:40.777-04:002020-04-27T07:04:40.777-04:00John the Gardener
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John I can agree that som...John the Gardener<br />Thanks<br />John I can agree that some of it is indeed m'larky...but most of it is good for the soul and mind.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-22043092928874615232020-04-27T07:03:04.949-04:002020-04-27T07:03:04.949-04:00Bill Trussell
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Bill I know the rain can be f...Bill Trussell<br />Thanks<br />Bill I know the rain can be frustrating, especially since you are unable to get out and fish. But all this rain will keep the coffers filled for that summer dryness that we know will be with us later.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67719129745158754992020-04-27T07:00:40.124-04:002020-04-27T07:00:40.124-04:00Dougsden
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Doug I appreciate your comment...f...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug I appreciate your comment...find something you love and do it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-77703248314714834572020-04-27T06:59:21.110-04:002020-04-27T06:59:21.110-04:00mike
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Mike I love your thoughts. You highlig...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike I love your thoughts. You highlight them so graciously. Fran tied for the fish and not the fisherman.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66526407148751644632020-04-26T18:01:39.984-04:002020-04-26T18:01:39.984-04:00I love that fly too, Alan, and enjoy tying them. ...I love that fly too, Alan, and enjoy tying them. They float like crazy and the trout will hit them if they're looking up. The white wings show up real well too when it is getting dark.<br /><br />Did you ever see the video on You Tube of Fran tying that fly? He must put 18 wraps of hackle on his version. How he got that many on is beyond me.<br /><br />Best, SamSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62386793447012051172020-04-26T13:28:14.817-04:002020-04-26T13:28:14.817-04:00I'm rarely without at least one Ausable Wulff ...I'm rarely without at least one Ausable Wulff when Brook trout are the query. RM Lytlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177569674375245099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-61678515363961157702020-04-26T12:58:39.428-04:002020-04-26T12:58:39.428-04:00Alan,
The Ausable Wulff is definitely a winner. O...Alan,<br /> The Ausable Wulff is definitely a winner. One of my favorites. They float like cork, are easy to see and the small stream brookies love them. If the fish are looking up the rest of the flies in my box have a tough time getting in the game. That big autumn brookie is magnificent! <br />Thanks for sharing.<br />JJBeaverdamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-62196886119406569622020-04-26T11:16:49.619-04:002020-04-26T11:16:49.619-04:00You definitely wet my appetite to try this fly fis...You definitely wet my appetite to try this fly fishing m’larky Alan Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13845113520987402425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-86804350089680718222020-04-26T10:38:25.792-04:002020-04-26T10:38:25.792-04:00Alan
Another fly that I'm going to used if I c...Alan<br />Another fly that I'm going to used if I can EVER GET BACK ON THE SIPSEY WITHOUT THE CONSTANT RAIN!! We have another storm coming on Wednesday. Thanks for sharingBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70025020895261948102020-04-26T07:52:00.526-04:002020-04-26T07:52:00.526-04:00Beautiful Alan on three fronts! The fish, the fly...Beautiful Alan on three fronts! The fish, the fly, and the intriguing story behind it! Masterfully done! What a treat to wake up to a wonderful blog such as this! <br />DougsdenDougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45880414954697055092020-04-26T07:36:01.593-04:002020-04-26T07:36:01.593-04:00I am a huge fan of Fran's, and through him, on...I am a huge fan of Fran's, and through him, one of yours as well. You don't tie like Fran did; You tie a Betters fly like Monet would tie it. Fran tied his flies like Jackson Pollock would tie them. There's ridiculous beauty in both, but they're not the same. I can't tie like you so I try for Fran and end up with Alfred E. Newman. ...it works. mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.com