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Thank you for the update Steve.  I certainly appreciate Will continuing to foot the bill and also understand that forums don't happen in a vacuum.  They have got to be a lot of work to keep.  Its been mentioned before that maybe he or someone could add a subscription service to the site.  I subscribe (pay) to other forums.  Then he doesn't have to eat the cost alone.

He ran a heck of a fly tying forum. I don't think another could have matched this site in its heyday. It has, and continues, to solidify my love for tying and offers so much.

I do hope things are well with him.

49 minutes ago, Steeldrifter said:

 I believe all is okay with him, but just things in his life changed over the years is all.

My mistake/mix-up.  My internet posting skills are lacking at times.

2 hours ago, flytire said:

where was your original post?

Somebody edited my original post but it still holds true: Simply, where are you bud. I hope you're ok

What do you need

????

I found this family/site many years ago.  I think it was 2008 or so. I love fly fishing and fly tying.  Smallie you're on Facebook. Where are you? 

We've offered personal support.  we've offered content support.  Sh..t, we've offered money

This is a family formed many years ago.  All have gone through much.  Some have died or gone through life things that are quantifiable.  We'll ,we're still here though (the core).

Any Precision shooters out there?

I have the 1911s and 22lr pistols for bullseye that are pretty darn good.  Way better than me.

Picked up another Beretta 92FS/M9 today. It’s a good reliable accurate pistol out of the box.  I have one in the safe already.  Getting this one to accurize for bullseye/precision shooting.  Out of the box most will do 3-inchs at 50 yds.  We’ll see if it can be honed to 2 or less inches at 50 yards.  I’ll need to feed it good ammo.  I reload so I’ll develop a round specific to this firearm.  Which is way better then the person on the dumb (dangerous) end of the pistol 😊.

A lot of respect for those precision shooters.  

Note ladies and gents: These goals are not for self defense at 7yds or so.  This is a marksmanship goal.

On 4/11/2024 at 9:56 AM, john1962 said:

I will do that, I will be fishing west walker between coleville and lake topaz, just waiting for 27 April.

I haven't fished that section.  Usually fish further upstream along hwy 108 or 395.  Not sure how familiar you are with the river but the Walker is free flowing.  Spring runoff will be kicking into gear towards the end of the month.  The flow on the Walker can go from 100cfs to near or better than 2000cfs in April.  The trout opener can be rough in the higher elevations or on free flowing rivers such as the Walker.  High flows and cold water.  If you're thinking dry fly you might consider BWO or even some Skawalas. See last years flow graph below.

Of course YMMV

17 hours ago, Jaydub said:

The California Mosquito is a great stillwater midge imitation. I prefer the traditional Mosquito body with alternating light and dark Moose mane. I also like to tie the wings flat over the body and divided in a 'V' shape.

Nice looking Sceeter Jaydub.  I use Moose hair for the body on my flies as well.  What size are you tying those at and are you using 1xl or 2xl hooks?  

Sally's are on the way; Ride Sally Ride.   USPS Tracking: 9400136105536780073969

Added a couple prototype salmonfly (Pteronarcys californica) nymphs. Hopefully you'll be able to fish'em.  It's about that time of year.

Looks like you might have got the recipe from Steven Ojai's Fly Fishing the Sierra website https://ffsonlinestore.com/dry-flies/california-mosquito/.  Can't go wrong with the info on that site. Also, good info above on proportions.  

I use moose hair for the body. Gives a nice segmented look with a natural color gradient.  The Cal-Mosquito is deadly on Sierra streams and rivers.  The Walker (east and west) has been good to me.

Here's a link to his old sight https://flyfishingthesierra.com/flybox.htm. I'm used to it so the pattern list is easier for me to navigate.

Also, look at the Sierra Bright Dot. 

Yellow Sally Stimulators tied.  Just need to tag and bag.  Should be dropped off at the PO on Wednesday.

2 minutes ago, Trouttramp said:

Done. 

Got it.  Thanks

Hey TT; my PM don't work so please email addy to jpolfer at hotmail dot com

On 3/23/2024 at 8:56 AM, niveker said:

Perfect weather in New England for a sourdough loaf. 

That's a good looking loaf.  Good oven spring.  How was the crumb?

Kim was always gracious and willing to support and mentor new tyers.  A wonderful Swapmeister.  He will be missed.  RIP

I'm in with the Yellow Sally stimulator.  Kim will be sorely missed.

That fly looks real good.  

Ice Blue Variant #2

Hook: #3 Alec Jackson Spey (nickle)

Thread: Black

Body: Blue flat tinsel (rear half), Black Ice Dub (front half) 

Rib: Small silver oval (full body length), Small gold oval reverse wound (front half of body)

Hackle: Blue Eared Pheasant

Collar: Blue saddle (webby), Teal

Wing: Bronze Mallard

6 hours ago, DFoster said:

Really well done, nice work!

Thank you

I was wandering the web and came across the link below to the 1902 Cork Collection.  800 pages of patterns with good photos.  Thought it be of interest to salmon fly tiers; if you haven't already seen it.

https://issuu.com/inlandfisheriesireland/docs/cork_flies_2022_march_1/1?ff&showOtherPublicationsAsSuggestions=true&pageLayout=singlePage

Ice Blue Spey (Bartsch, variation)

Hook: Alec Jackson Steelhead Iron (Gold)

Rib: Small oval Gold Tinsel, Small Gold Flat Tinsel (front half of body)

Body: Rear 1/2 - Light Blue Floss, Front 1/2 - Black Ice Dub

Hackle: Golden Pheasant Tail (split and palmered over front half)

Collar: Gadwall

Wing: Bronze Mallard

On 3/3/2024 at 11:04 PM, Bruce Derington said:

Another Diver

Hook: PR320 Stinger

Weedguard: 20# Masons leader

Tail: Buck, Saddle hackle, flash and marabou

Skirt/ Body: white, brown, red, black, green, stacked

Legs: (3) color rubber 

Eyes: Plastic

 

 

Amazing.

.

2 minutes ago, Bruce Derington said:

Dalhberg Diver Variation 

Hook: 4/0 Ahrex PR320

Tail: Hollagraphic tinsel followed by saddle hackle and marabou 

Skirt: Deer hair / two colors

Body: Stacked yellow, red, chartreuse 

Eyes : large plastic 

Wow!! 

4 hours ago, SalarMan said:

Brilliant 🤪

 

 

Awesome