Learning To Fly Fish From My Dad

Learning To Fly Fish From My Dad

I started fly fishing at the age of 8 and I am now going on 50! I can say the best times in my life were going fishing with my Dad and Grandfather.

To get across the river I remember my father putting me on his shoulders and carrying me across the stream so I wouldn’t get wet. But inevitably I would fall in, usually being soaked and that water being really cold as it was in March. Nevertheless, I would always keep going. As soon as I would hook a fish the coldness always seemed to go away! Continue reading “Learning To Fly Fish From My Dad”

How to Tie a Gold Bead/Gold Ribbed Flashback Hare’s Ear Fly: Video

How to Tie a Gold Bead/Gold Ribbed Flashback Hare’s Ear Fly: Video

When we talk about buggy flies what else comes to mind but the Hare’s ear. This is a personal favorite for me, it is a fly that I am constantly fishing and tying variations of. An extremely versatile fly that can imitate a wide range of aquatic life. I find most often that I fish it in a size 16 matching smaller stoneflies and some mayflies. Don’t be afraid to run the gamut with this pattern and have a wide size range available in your box.

Now let’s see what you can do. #avidmaxflytyers Continue reading “How to Tie a Gold Bead/Gold Ribbed Flashback Hare’s Ear Fly: Video”