Been slowly trying to round out the steelhead box before the up coming season. Decided to tie some of my staple tube flies on shanks with a little extra flash. Still trying to decide if the hanks hold better then tubes on these styles of patterns. Although some purists look down on...

Ended up putting in some time prior to this trout season trying to stock the streamer boxes. Unfortunately the water was low and warm locally so instead of trout I mostly fished for Carp. Decided to share some pics of streamers I tied as inspiration for the upcoming Streamer Swap. A lot of the...

Just thought I would see if anyone is interested in participating in a steelhead swap. This swap would be limited to flies that one swing for steelhead in the Great Lakes region. Would like to cap the swap at 12 tiers with everyone tying an extra fly so that we could include a set of flies to...

Just thought I would poll the general public regarding this years striped bass fishing/ Blue fish. I used to fly fish for striped bass a lot in the late nineties. From what I have heard the fishing for Bass from shore this season has been dismal at best. How does everyone else who fishes for...

Decided to tie up Waren Duncans classic the undertaker with a little twist. This variant was tied on a size three hook which is on the larger size for Undertakers. I also added a tail and used a much fuller collar than the traditional undertaker. This ended up being a very productive pattern for...

Decided to tie up an articulated sculpin in an alternative color scheme. This pattern utilizes chartreuse secret stuff and is topped off with a Fish Skull Sculpin helmet. The Sculpin helmet helps add even more action to the articulated fly.

Next up in my secret series is the Secret B.L.. This pattern incorporates chartreuse secret stuff in place of estez. The color scheme for this pattern was inspired by the Flick Ford & Jeff white's yellow and brown Phenom. The pattern is articulate and is a little smaller than a dollar bill.

One of my go too flies for Lake Ontario Steelhead the last few year has been the Lady Caroline. This pattern is a variant which is flashy yet not too over the top. It incorporates Jack Gartsides Secret Stuff along with some chopper flashabou and is tied on a weighted tube.

Getting back to the vise after a little hiatus. In the past I have been tweaking traditional patterns to incorporate Jack Gartsides Secret stuff. Here is a Zuddler that I articulated and added a little secret stuff too. Hope to be chucking this fly at some banks this up coming season.

Anyone have any experience fishing Burnham Park in Morristown NJ? I am about four blocks away and thinking of giving in a go one of these days after work. Would love to hear others experiences at BP be they good or bad.

Looking to sell my used 9 foot 5wt four pice Thomas and Thomas Horizon I. Comes with original tube and sock looking to get $200 plus shipping. Preferred payment method is Paypal. It has definitely been used but is in fair condition. Can provide pictures to serious buyers.

Up for sale is a 8 foot 3inch 4wt 5pc LT model. This rod retails for $750 new I am looking for $420 for this used rod. The rod has an up locking nickle silver reel seat with Zebrawood insert. Rod has been serviced by R.L. Winston and they recently serviced the male ends of the ferules. Can...

It is with great pleasure that I announce I will be attending this Thursday the 12th of January's Fly Tyers round table. This event is being hosted by Hackle Barney Trout Unlimited meeting and starts promptly at 7:30 PM. I will be tying some Tube Fly patterns that have worked for me when...

Spent a week in the Lake Erie area swinging fly's. According to the locals fishing was on the stingy side. It did not help that mother nature didnt want make up its mind as to the weather. Had a twenty degree temperature drop on the first day. Followed by highs of sixy degrees the following...

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Lightly used Echo Dec Hogan Spey rod up for sale. This rod is a 13 foot seven weight and has been fished only a few times. It retails for $350 new but would be willing to part with it for $200 bucks. This rod is a great steelhead rod for the Salmon river. The action on this rod is on the softer...

Guys just thought I would let you know that I am getting rid of a few used rods. The rods I am selling include: Orvis PM10 nine foot ten weight four piece. I have listed it already with no reserve for $200 this rod is used an has sleight wear. The next rod was really a tough decision to sell...

Mouse Below is a shot of a mouse fly I tied this season. It can be fished either on a floating or full sinking line. It is as fun fly to tie as it is to fish. I tied it for night fishing and chose the color white because it stands out well at night.

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Here are some of my patterns I like to swing in the Great Lakes feel free to comment or critique the flies. Add your own patterns, the only restriction is no egg patterns please, with the exception of Egg Sucking Leeches.