Some recent flies from the vise

[In Pursuit of Trout]

Hey Guys-

Here are some flies that I've been tying lately.

Evolution Hare's Ear

Uses Flymen Fishing Mayfly head and Loon Flourescing UV resin and Datum Glow Brite


Articulated White Holo Streamer


Cyborg Stone



KISS Caddis Pupa



You can find more of my flies:

Website: Shop - In Pursuit of Trout
Instagram: @inpursuitoftrout

Also for January- all books and tying materials are 15% off using "newyear" at checkout. Ships same day by 4pm.

 

[lightenup]

Looks kinda like an advertisement Mr. Pursuit....

 

[Pete]

Looks kinda like an advertisement Mr. Pursuit....

Actually, the forum's anti-spam software flagged this post for automatic moderation.
IMHO: It borderline. Considering the leeway we give Shannons, I decided to approve it.

In Pursuit of Trout:
I don't have a problem with the minimal link in your "signature", but the text and link in the post (just below the pictures) was a bit problematic.

If you wish to use this website to promote your business, please contact the owner (dcabarle), to discuss advertising rates and/or becoming a site sponsor.

 

[In Pursuit of Trout]

I think it's borderline as well, but I didn't know the policy and the first post is an easy way to find out. I'll contact the owner for advertising rates/sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you Pete.

 

[The Squirminator]

Really? Shannon's occasionally posting info about FREE tying classes that are open to anyone and everyone is "borderline"? Or maybe it was that video back in Dec. showing large trout being stocked in the South Branch for everybody to enjoy and the "Is this Bubba?" posts that followed. Either way, they sure seem less "borderline" in terms of being relevant to fly fishing than the far more common political pissing matches that take place here. Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

 

[In Pursuit of Trout]

I don't know about any of that if you were referring to me- I was saying my post was borderline. I will be posting some tutorials but I also want to promote my website and social media pages as well.

 

[cocopelao]

I don't have a problem with the post, nobody post much anyway so what's the big deal? If you're going to draw attention to this particular post than you should also draw attention to the posting of links to the next addition of a certain "Mag" (which I don't have a problem with either).

 

[Future Fanatic]

I don't have a problem with the post, nobody post much anyway so what's the big deal? If you're going to draw attention to this particular post than you should also draw attention to the posting of links to the next addition of a certain "Mag" (which I don't have a problem with either).

There's a big difference between the two.

"New guy" needs to find people to go to his website, in part, to buy stuff.
He hopes to make a little money.
He plans on using OTHER people's websites to drive folks to his.
Other people have spent a bunch of money and spent a bunch of time on their websites.
"New guy hasn't(yet) but wants the traffic from OTHER sites, to go to his.
He should pay or trade or whatever to compensate DC for the opportunity to gain a few viewers(and possibly spenders). Or at LEAST ask...

GB should have NO expectation of making any money with his site.
DC probably feels sorry for him and lets him post here as sort of a public disservice...

Like HOW could NEFF NOT be included here:
http://www.inpursuitoftrout.com/blogroll/

 

[Kapfish]

Also let's not forget the spectacular GB Mag banner that is on top of the page occasionally. I'm pretty sure the beetle has paid his dues.

 

[tomfly]

Also let's not forget the spectacular GB Mag banner that is on top of the page occasionally. I'm pretty sure the beetle has paid his dues.

At The Blue Oyster

 

[In Pursuit of Trout]

New Guy has been a member under a different name for well over 5 years and probably longer if I cared to check- and this past year has given back quite a bit to fly tying organizations through my small outfit.

New guy isn't paying anyone for "the opportunity to gain a few viewers" in regards to posting, because it is the membership and posts which drive traffic to the site, and it is the traffic which enables dc to get people to pay to advertise on his website. New guy has contacted dc as far as paid advertising, and will participate in the future. Let's keep it all copacetic.

 

[thebwproject]

Hey these are the first 3 flies i have ever tied. Pretty sure I won't catch anything with them. I also don't have a camera to get those close up shots.

 

[lightenup]

Hey these are the first 3 flies i have ever tied. Pretty sure I won't catch anything with them. I also don't have a camera to get those close up shots.

I'll bet those will catch fish if you fish them properly.....first flies and you didn't crowd the eyelet!!!! Well done!!!!

 

[Future Fanatic]

I'll bet those will catch fish if you fish them properly.....first flies and you didn't crowd the eyelet!!!! Well done!!!!

He just needs to use red for the black and add a set of blue wings.

 

[moosekid]

I'll bet those will catch fish if you fish them properly.....first flies and you didn't crowd the eyelet!!!! Well done!!!!

I've fished with LU a few times now and every time I ask him what he's using the answer is the same >>

 

[lightenup]

I've fished with LU a few times now and every time I ask him what he's using the answer is the same >>

yeah, but I don't catch fish.......so maybe I should go to Fly-fishing power bait....

__Moose's Powerbait_________________________________________

 

[mudbug201]

Hey these are the first 3 flies i have ever tied. Pretty sure I won't catch anything with them. I also don't have a camera to get those close up shots.

Fish those in the film during a caddis hatch. Could be lethal.

 

[golden beetle]

Hey these are the first 3 flies i have ever tied. Pretty sure I won't catch anything with them. I also don't have a camera to get those close up shots.

Fish these on the bottom, on the hottest days of summer, when the water is low.

Your flies are a fine imitation...

Of didymo.

 

[FIN-ITE 34]

Fish these on the bottom, on the hottest days of summer, when the water is low.
Your flies are a fine imitation...
Of didymo.

Beetle, that was just plain cruel.

 

[Future Fanatic]

He just needs to use red for the black and add a set of blue wings.

You could market these by skewering 2 or 3 on a little plastic sword and packing a dozen into a fake plastic martini glass container...

 

[thebwproject]

Apparently my tying skills are as good some peoples web design skills.

 

[FIN-ITE 34]

Apparently my tying skills are as good some peoples web design skills.

bw, was that a pattern you copied or something you made up? And exactly what was it you were trying to imitate? I assume it was a caddis stage.
Just asking to give you an honest critique.

 

[thebwproject]

bw, was that a pattern you copied or something you made up? And exactly what was it you were trying to imitate? I assume it was a caddis stage.
Just asking to give you an honest critique.

Yeah Caddis Larva, I know they aren't comparable to the elite flies some can make on here. Im not worried about it.

 

[FIN-ITE 34]

Yeah Caddis Larva, I know they aren't comparable to the elite flies some can make on here. Im not worried about it.

For larvae make your abdomen tighter wrapped and tapered. Try to be a little bit more definitive with the heads also. What you have there is closer to a pupa which is why Mudbug said it might be better fished in the film.

 

[lightenup]

For larvae make your abdomen tighter wrapped and tapered. Try to be a little bit more definitive with the heads also. What you have there is closer to a pupa which is why Mudbug said it might be better fished in the film.

That, or you can dead drift them subsurface and let them rise on the swing, or lift your rod tip occasionally to imitate a rising pupa......whatever you do make sure it's fun!

 

[FIN-ITE 34]

Here is a video that I think will help with what I think is the look you were trying for with your materials.

https://youtu.be/OccYKGEYDmQ

 

[golden beetle]

For larvae make your abdomen tighter wrapped and tapered. Try to be a little bit more definitive with the heads also. What you have there is closer to a pupa which is why Mudbug said it might be better fished in the film.

That is very helpful - fish this fly in the film. This line of reasoning ties into the debate about the so called "educated fish." The question is, where in the water column would fish be most likely to take your fly?

In this regard, fish that feed on the bottom are educated fish, and would not be interested in eating rock snot, or a synthetic imitation of rock snot. Fish feeding in the film probably would try a didymo salad, if it were presented properly, and mistake it for a caddis pupa.

Also, FYI... your didymo fly, fished on the bottom, would probably get covered in real didymo, which would make your fly more like a bait than a synthetic...

 

[Wbranch]

]Here are a few flies tied recently.

 

[Thursthouse]

]Here are a few flies tied recently.

On that second picture...can I get the recipe for the one on the far right, second row down?

 

[lightenup]

On that second picture...can I get the recipe for the one on the far right, second row down?

that one looks a bit over of your ability level thirsty!!!!