Big Nasties

School got canceled for whatever reason today, so I decided to mess around a bit, and tie up a few big streamers for the weekend's festivities to come.....

...Work in progress...

Workday Entertainment...

Tuesday Tie

This is a great little pattern created by the illustrious Jay Zimmerman.  I fish this deep as a caddis larva this time of year, and unweighted just below the surface when the caddis are popping.  Check it out!

Fly Fishermen...

This is a great little vid put together by the guys down at RMA fly shop.  With all the classic questions, phrases, and sayings, this production is spot on with what a lot of fly fishermen say.  Enjoy!

Flies and Lies

Like coffee, fly tying, and fishing stories?  Come on down to the Laughing grizzly fly shop tomorrow, January 28th and grab a seat for my tying demo!  The demo will be pretty random as far as flies are concerned.  I will be tying everything from midges to streamers, so don't miss out!  The guys down at laughing grizzly are always great to be around, and will be sure to make you laugh.

 For directions to the shop, click here!

Clear Solutions

As we all know, the sport of fly fishing evolves in colossal amounts with the introduction of each new year ~ whether it be a new rod that "beats all others", or a new fly tying material, we are constantly being blessed with new innovations.  Over the past few years, it seems as though UV curing resins have been the source of attention in the fly tying world, with replacing epoxy being the sole purpose behind many creations.  There was loon knot sense, and many more.  Having minimal success with these, I gave up on the UV fad.....until Clear Cure Goo came along.  

Clear Cure Goo has been the source of talk amongst tiers lately, earning a respectable reputation.  Interested, I decided to give some of this 'goo' a try.  After experimenting a bit, and playing with the material's properties, I have to say that I am rather impressed.  

For a UV resin, this stuff is strong.  It adheres nicely to any material, and stays strong while clinging all the materials together.  What I particularly like about this material is that it doesn't cloud.  You can scuff the cured goop with scissors, scrape it on rocks, etc. and it won't scratch or chip.  It also cures fully with just the UV light, so you won't have to bake your flies in the sun anymore.

While there is nothing that will ever surpass epoxy in terms of overall strength (in my opinion), Clear Cure Goo does an amazing job of getting things done, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in simplifying this aspect of fly tying.

Check out their site here!

Tuesday Tie

This week, I have chosen a pattern tied by the guys down at CO Skies Outfitters.  I have really been interested in tubes lately, and this fly is an excellent little pattern that is simple and effective. So without further ado, I present to you the Marabou Tube!