tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post4703837784031698199..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: Moby Dick...the Classic Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66172506886832562462017-03-14T22:52:15.885-04:002017-03-14T22:52:15.885-04:00Both look fantastic !Both look fantastic !Mike Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863275049807116539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-17605164658853928682017-03-13T07:08:25.123-04:002017-03-13T07:08:25.123-04:00penbayman
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Mike an appropriate fly indeed. G...penbayman<br />Thanks<br />Mike an appropriate fly indeed. Get the soup going.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72432203534341864712017-03-13T07:06:41.440-04:002017-03-13T07:06:41.440-04:00Steve Hynes
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My goodness Steve with all thos...Steve Hynes<br />Thanks<br />My goodness Steve with all those wonderful ingredients was there room for the eggs. I like the addition of smoked turkey. They say the original is always the best.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-87263640006271535242017-03-13T07:03:10.624-04:002017-03-13T07:03:10.624-04:00The River Damsel
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Emily you would love the f...The River Damsel<br />Thanks<br />Emily you would love the fritatta, and the fly would do well to feed those big western trout.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-43509467609967987632017-03-13T05:23:47.511-04:002017-03-13T05:23:47.511-04:00Both look very good..in different sorts of ways of...Both look very good..in different sorts of ways of course...with the storm coming our way, it got me thinking..(that's dangerous)..maybe a new fly pattern suggestion.."The Snowshoe Hair"..penbaymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539195518644206210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-82332739807152775312017-03-13T04:51:01.479-04:002017-03-13T04:51:01.479-04:00"Call me Ishmael!" If I was a trout I pr..."Call me Ishmael!" If I was a trout I probably couldn't resist having a swipe at that "Moby Dick". Delicious looking frittata. My son makes mean one. It usually has potatoes, purple carrots, bacon, tomatoes and shallots. He even made a "Christmas Frittata" last year with smoked turkey.<br />'Moby Dick" with Gregory Peck was a great movie and one of my favourites as a kid. Much better than the later remake with Patrick Stewart. Read the book as well!<br />Cheers,<br />Steve.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349271164490121533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-128399922768726732017-03-12T19:09:26.271-04:002017-03-12T19:09:26.271-04:00Oh, that frittata looks WONDERFUL!! You're ki...Oh, that frittata looks WONDERFUL!! You're killin' me! Nice tie on that fly too. =) I will give it a whirl...THE RIVER DAMSELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08364465918230421986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-88504935054564046282017-03-12T18:27:51.461-04:002017-03-12T18:27:51.461-04:00Mark Kautz
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Mark was it a rental, or on TV?Mark Kautz<br />Thanks<br />Mark was it a rental, or on TV?Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-14132230231503981382017-03-12T18:26:34.695-04:002017-03-12T18:26:34.695-04:00Chuck I checked another book but could find nothin...Chuck I checked another book but could find nothing on the Dirt Diver. Maybe someone could helps us?Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-70477860631216447892017-03-12T15:46:15.841-04:002017-03-12T15:46:15.841-04:00Just watched a movie called "In the heart of ...Just watched a movie called "In the heart of the sea" with Chris Hemsworth. It's another take on Moby Dick. Worth watching. Mark Kautzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802544198629446327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-75640862510641454942017-03-12T11:11:47.238-04:002017-03-12T11:11:47.238-04:00Alan, thank you for checking on the Dirt Diver pat...Alan, thank you for checking on the Dirt Diver pattern. The advice that Dave Goulet gave me regarding the Farmington was spot on, and the reason that I came back on the same day. I was disappointed to see that his shop was closed when I made my next trip to the area. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820808180393241939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81994971635983894242017-03-12T10:04:00.870-04:002017-03-12T10:04:00.870-04:00Ralph Long
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Ralph the fly has some history i...Ralph Long<br />Thanks<br />Ralph the fly has some history in the PNW...good to hear. The Cow Dung, a classic, nice to see it still being tied and fished.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26457240742765159052017-03-12T10:01:07.916-04:002017-03-12T10:01:07.916-04:00Anonymous
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Chris, I can say with certainty t...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Chris, I can say with certainty that this fly works very well in Maine, Rangeley especially.<br />Sunday will be enjoyable thank you, it's Tuesday I'm concerned about.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-85686076337251201312017-03-12T09:58:19.902-04:002017-03-12T09:58:19.902-04:00Chuck Coronato
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Chuck, that's funny, but...Chuck Coronato<br />Thanks<br />Chuck, that's funny, but I'm sure he felt differently. I always got good advice from him on any fly tying issue I had, as well as a few bits of info on the Farmington River. I have a book Forgotten Flies and I could find no mention of The Dirt Diver. I have another book with some other odd patterns and I'll check that. Perhaps a reader here can help?Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-8099305583613072542017-03-12T09:49:25.942-04:002017-03-12T09:49:25.942-04:00Mel Fly-Tyin Times
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Mel it's fun pulling...Mel Fly-Tyin Times<br />Thanks<br />Mel it's fun pulling one out of the closet and talking about it...the Stayner Ducktail for instance. Locally tied files for a region that seem to work everywhere.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-91770809604009620452017-03-12T08:56:57.634-04:002017-03-12T08:56:57.634-04:00WOW.....Have not seen that pattern in a long time....WOW.....Have not seen that pattern in a long time. I agree, it is a heckuva a pattern. Never fished it small, but have fished it tied on a low-water salmon hook for Northwest Steelies and Sea-run Cutts many moons ago. Has me wanting to tie some up. Maybe even a few Cow Dung's as well? Thanks Alan!RalphsFlyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495058612066299971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-72856501618340097982017-03-12T07:28:54.465-04:002017-03-12T07:28:54.465-04:00Looks like another great pattern to try, thanks fo...Looks like another great pattern to try, thanks for sharing. I've been tying more and more with peacock and it seems to be successful. The pie looks amazing, now I need to get some breakfast. Enjoy your Sunday.<br /><br />Chris - MaineFly207 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-47171856045351666802017-03-11T23:53:05.200-05:002017-03-11T23:53:05.200-05:00I like that fly very much Alan. Subtle, fish-catc...I like that fly very much Alan. Subtle, fish-catching materials that should imitate a wide range of trout snacks. I only stopped in Dave Goulet's shop on Rt. 44 once. Actually, it was two times, but on the same day. When I walked in the 2nd time, he seemed genuinely disappointed to see me, and I can't really blame him :) I've heard that he also invented a very effective fly called The Dirt Diver, but I can't find any info on that pattern. Do you happen to know anything about that fly?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820808180393241939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-18365856934594212292017-03-11T21:31:46.751-05:002017-03-11T21:31:46.751-05:00Thanks for sharing another pattern from the histor...Thanks for sharing another pattern from the history of fly tying in your area. Have not seen this one before. However, I can see where it would be deadly. Peacock body, Wooly Worm Hackle, Mallard flank for wing, Golden Pheasant tippet for tail. What is not to like in that combination.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-64172040266635663382017-03-11T19:58:42.317-05:002017-03-11T19:58:42.317-05:00Parachute Adams
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Sam with that nor'easte...Parachute Adams<br />Thanks<br />Sam with that nor'easter headed our way we'll have time to eat, and tie a few Moby Dick flies.<br />A duplicate of nothing but a representative of many. Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-16495143203456405922017-03-11T19:55:49.566-05:002017-03-11T19:55:49.566-05:00mike rogers
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Mike it works well on browns, a...mike rogers<br />Thanks<br />Mike it works well on browns, and smallies too.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-57801958845118207892017-03-11T19:54:21.694-05:002017-03-11T19:54:21.694-05:00ben
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Ben I have always fished it as a stream...ben<br />Thanks<br />Ben I have always fished it as a streamer, but float it and maybe it's a large stonefly.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-38748106801241283102017-03-11T19:53:47.865-05:002017-03-11T19:53:47.865-05:00That Italian egg pie looks so good. That is right...That Italian egg pie looks so good. That is right up my alley. The Moby Dick fly looks like a real fish catcher. To me it reminds me of a caddis, but could certainly imitate a lot more than that. That is what makes for a great fly.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-54921549484163430192017-03-11T19:52:42.358-05:002017-03-11T19:52:42.358-05:00Howard Levett
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Howard as far as eating I'...Howard Levett<br />Thanks<br />Howard as far as eating I'll also choose the fritatta, the fish may not agree.<br />Salami and pepper is good.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-34232574169593818862017-03-11T19:50:50.566-05:002017-03-11T19:50:50.566-05:00John Dornik
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John your spot on about peacock...John Dornik<br />Thanks<br />John your spot on about peacock. Even a small amount, say a wind or two for a thorax will do the trick.<br />Hellgramite is a good choice.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.com