To say Hello

[Soft-hackle]

Hi,
I'm new to this forum, but feel very at home here since I live in NY State. Some of you that are signed up in other forums might recognize me as I'm communicating in several different forums. I guess, however it's a way to get to know a lot of other fly fishermen. I am a freelance artist currently working out of my home studio. I do graphics and computer work, but also do fine art in all media, but specialize in watercolors and pen and ink drawing. If you check-out my personal page, you'll see some of my work. I look forward to getting to know you all.

 

[Fly Tier]

Welcome Aboard Soft-Hackle - Beautiful work on your personal page!!

Larry-Orange County, NYS

 

[Soft-hackle]

My Work

Thank-you, Fly Tier

 

[BEAMOC]

Soft Hackle,

Welcome aboard. Wellsville huh? I went to Alfred U. so I spent some time out that way. I never fished on your favorite stream when I was out there though. I saw you were an artist so I wondered if you had any ties to AU.

Keith

 

[Soft-hackle]

Alfred U

Hi Beamoc,
Unfortunately, no, I don't have any ties to the campus, but I do know a few of the professors there. Many are in my local TU Chapter. It's too bad you did not have a chance to fish the Genesee. It's a great trout river. There's a 2.5 mile stretch of No Kill water. The water is stocked yearly but we have a top notch holdover rate. Last year was great year. Plenty of water and cooler summer temperatures. Last year my fishing partners and I took many fish 16-18" with a few well above that. Average size is 10-11"but we have two year olds stocked twice a year in the spring. The feeders also provide good trout fishing for brookies, many of which are stream born. My daughter's boyfriend took a 27" brownie on a #14 Light Cahill. Unfortunately I did not have a camera, but was a witness to the catch. For photos of the Genny go: http://www.libstudio.com/Home River .

Good to meet you,
Mark

 

[HydeLowRider]

Welcome to the board SoftHackle. FYI, your Avatar is a great looking tie...

HLR

 

[Soft-hackle]

My soft-hackles

Thanks HydeLowRider,
I'm partial to the soft hackles. I think they're very versatile, simple and effective. Here's one I really like. It's a Black Gnat.

 

[fcch]

Welcome

Hi Soft Hackle, (I think I've "seen" you around)

My home waters are a bit north of yours, but Dennis lets me lurk around here

SH flies - love 'em - Classic Partridge 'n yellow (or green) often makes my day.

 

[WB Catechumen]

Welcome aboard,
Nice country out there.
SUNY Alfred - I just sold new windows for Burdick and Shultz Halls replacement project at the top of the loop.
Fish the Catt much?

 

[bjmiller]

Great flies and artwork. Welcome!!!


Bruce

 

[Soft-hackle]

Hi fcch, WB and BJ,
Thanks for the welcome and your comments are appreciated. I have not fished the Catt much. I have 2 friends that fish it quite a bit for steelies. I don't have much experience in the steelhead area and am looking to get more information about it. I suspect I'll be needing some heavier equipment, soon. It's good to meet you all.

Mark

 

[rford]

Welcome to the machine!

 

[BEAMOC]

WBCatchem

That's Aflred U. SUNY is accross the street, although the art school at AU is run by teh state. I used to live in one of those suites when I was a sophmore. Great times, although not much fishing was done.

Keith

 

[Black Ghost]

Welcome aboard, and thats some beautiful fly fishing art, especially that big rainbow my favoritie trout species. By any chance is it a steelhead. LOL

Cheers

BG

 

[Soft-hackle]

Hi BlackGhost

Thanks for your kind comment about my artwork. Unfortunately, It's not a Steelie, but I guess it could be.

Mark

 

[wet fly guy]

wet fly guy

How do soft hackle'

Welcome to the board, it,s a good one !!!

Wet