tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post9152865928948499987..comments2024-03-23T06:29:29.035-04:00Comments on Small Stream Reflections: "John Storey"Brk Trthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31230817576342246912018-04-29T08:09:35.631-04:002018-04-29T08:09:35.631-04:00William Shuck
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Bill I knew there was somethi...William Shuck<br />Thanks<br />Bill I knew there was something behind Doug's endorsement.<br />Your information is top notch as is your ability at the vise.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-90155749276912180902018-04-29T08:07:02.692-04:002018-04-29T08:07:02.692-04:00Dougsden
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Doug in the short time I've kn...Dougsden<br />Thanks<br />Doug in the short time I've known of Bill he has given so much to me.<br />There are times when few words can say volumes.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-31232236470803604372018-04-29T07:41:13.710-04:002018-04-29T07:41:13.710-04:00Please note that Dougsden is not only my twin brot...Please note that Dougsden is not only my twin brother, but also a candidate to receive my tying materials when I'm gone. ;=)Bill Shuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683733092756867663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-71856786073161089952018-04-28T23:04:40.440-04:002018-04-28T23:04:40.440-04:00Alan,
You are spot on with your assessment of our ...Alan,<br />You are spot on with your assessment of our dear friend Bill Shuck! His immense knowledge of the subject and his brilliant tying style combine to form one heck of a package! And, he is so very willing to share what he knows! If anyone reading this reply has the opportunity to meet with Bill, please do so! He is a true and humble friend and so talented both on the water and at the vice! <br />Doug<br />Dougsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800383538251413175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-45871750327886474652018-04-28T20:36:52.905-04:002018-04-28T20:36:52.905-04:00Anonymous
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Yes sir I did, but thanks for pos...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Yes sir I did, but thanks for posting it here so others can read it.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-73624817058208197272018-04-28T20:35:30.812-04:002018-04-28T20:35:30.812-04:00TROUT1
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Pete these old flies really intrigue...TROUT1<br />Thanks<br />Pete these old flies really intrigue me. they did not have nearly the quality of materials as we have now, but what great flies they produced.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-66291759022518190802018-04-28T20:33:01.897-04:002018-04-28T20:33:01.897-04:00Andy I thank you for the insight of this fly. I...Andy I thank you for the insight of this fly. I've used it twice now and have had good success.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-59017232721387768322018-04-28T17:04:43.826-04:002018-04-28T17:04:43.826-04:00https://www.fish4flies.com/Dry/Winged/John-Storey
...https://www.fish4flies.com/Dry/Winged/John-Storey<br />you probably saw thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-81836275347347886102018-04-28T11:55:10.426-04:002018-04-28T11:55:10.426-04:00hate predictive text,,, herl body....hate predictive text,,, herl body....Becks and Brown Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757414037953167061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-9914739549578638742018-04-28T11:54:23.915-04:002018-04-28T11:54:23.915-04:00I think the reason the pattern is so popular is th...I think the reason the pattern is so popular is that it resembles everything and nothing, the advance wing makes it a good olive imitator and the hero body works as a general terrestrial or beetle pattern. There is another local pattern called an erics beetle named after another famous North Country angler Eric Horsfall Turner . Who lived in Scarborough ( my home town ) and was actually a member of the club I am now chairman of. That pattern is never out of my box and can be fished wet, dry or damp...Becks and Brown Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757414037953167061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-29519755523671653232018-04-28T09:01:14.640-04:002018-04-28T09:01:14.640-04:00Alan
Nice History lesson!! I love that soft hackle...Alan<br />Nice History lesson!! I love that soft hackle/wet fly!!!TROUTIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648883169965021096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-18005174604661190962018-04-28T08:53:16.869-04:002018-04-28T08:53:16.869-04:00Becks and Brown Trout North Yorkshire
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Andy ...Becks and Brown Trout North Yorkshire<br />Thanks<br />Andy do you fish the dry fly as a land based insect, perhaps a beetle? <br />It's good to have you fellows from the UK add your knowledge of these old patterns.<br />Alistair sent me some links on the John Storey.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6233928727642445282018-04-28T08:21:18.389-04:002018-04-28T08:21:18.389-04:00Alan, Arthur Storey was the keeper on the River Ry...Alan, Arthur Storey was the keeper on the River Rye not far from where I live John Storey allis a keeper on the Rye. The John Storey fly is in common use by me and many of the local anglers . The advance wing has always seemed suggestive of the LDO and it is thought of an early season dry pattern. Much as the modern day "Jingler patterns have gained popularity. <br /><br />Andy <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Becks and Brown Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757414037953167061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-59621333347514556312018-04-28T07:25:14.707-04:002018-04-28T07:25:14.707-04:00mike
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Mike I agree. Tying and fishing a bit ...mike<br />Thanks<br />Mike I agree. Tying and fishing a bit of history makes for an above average outing. I find for the most part our modern trout love these old timers.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-51314613798627078252018-04-28T07:22:55.494-04:002018-04-28T07:22:55.494-04:00The Two Terriers
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John I tied up a couple an...The Two Terriers<br />Thanks<br />John I tied up a couple and fished them yesterday. I liked the results. Mine don't seem to look like Bill's but they worked....keep trying here in CT.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-26821784825811403672018-04-28T07:20:59.510-04:002018-04-28T07:20:59.510-04:00Thanks for another great post, Alan. And thanks to...Thanks for another great post, Alan. And thanks to Bill Shuck for the gorgeous ties. I love fishing and tying these older patterns; knowing the history of the patterns you're fishing is half the fun. Thanks!mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092336363863109549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36914243852199276032018-04-28T03:43:31.021-04:002018-04-28T03:43:31.021-04:00Alan,
Lovely work. Those which I had had slightly...Alan,<br /><br />Lovely work. Those which I had had slightly shorter body but they do work well and it was the Rye, Seph, Swale and Yorkshire Esk where I fished the pattern. I look forward to seeing and reading how it fishes for you. All the best, JohnThe Two Terriershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235721243847389800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-6543631421712674682018-04-27T19:26:34.809-04:002018-04-27T19:26:34.809-04:00Parachute Adams
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Bill is a wonderful tyer. H...Parachute Adams<br />Thanks<br />Bill is a wonderful tyer. He's a treasure as far as soft-hackles go.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-20747813551328076482018-04-27T18:43:47.309-04:002018-04-27T18:43:47.309-04:00Beautiful ties by Bill Shuck. Simple, but I bet s...Beautiful ties by Bill Shuck. Simple, but I bet so effective. Well done.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858232423819687001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-55261058529488549252018-04-27T14:20:02.273-04:002018-04-27T14:20:02.273-04:00Anonymous
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Alistair I love these old pattern...Anonymous<br />Thanks<br />Alistair I love these old patterns and they continue to take there share of fish.<br />The fly does look like a land based insect, similar to the Coch Y Bondu.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-48710471993011928762018-04-27T14:07:57.938-04:002018-04-27T14:07:57.938-04:00Matthew Grobert
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Matt he's an awesome fl...Matthew Grobert<br />Thanks<br />Matt he's an awesome fly tyer and his knowledge of fly patterns is quite deep.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-49482511810687369152018-04-27T14:06:32.647-04:002018-04-27T14:06:32.647-04:00George S
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George both pattern styles wet or ...George S<br />Thanks<br />George both pattern styles wet or dry are sure to work well especially on small streams.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-36171212879194525322018-04-27T14:04:45.080-04:002018-04-27T14:04:45.080-04:00John Dornik
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John oh how I love simple thing...John Dornik<br />Thanks<br />John oh how I love simple things. The gold tag would highlight this fly nicely.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-52851879367541092992018-04-27T14:03:05.053-04:002018-04-27T14:03:05.053-04:00Ralph Long
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Ralph it is much the same as the...Ralph Long<br />Thanks<br />Ralph it is much the same as the Leadwing Coachman.<br />The dry is a bit tricky to tie, at least for me.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7050365015235775568.post-67619297994368479542018-04-27T13:10:49.453-04:002018-04-27T13:10:49.453-04:00Hi Alan,
Great Article on an old UK pattern. It is...Hi Alan,<br />Great Article on an old UK pattern. It isn't a pattern I have used personally but some of the 'old boys' in my club have it on their leaders regularly. I have vague recollections of the pattern appearing in a UK fishing magazine (possibly Trout & Salmon?) some years ago where it was referred to as being fished on the rivers around the North Yorkshire Moors (near to where Two Terriers made reference to it). They used it to suggest terrestrials that where being blown onto the river.<br />AlistairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com