Guest Report post Posted December 7, 2012 Hi gang! I haven't posted here in a while, but I shared something recently that I thought y'all might get more use from. I like to try and imitate the naturals when it comes to minnows as much as with bugs, and though my preserved specimens are a great resource, I've found these sites to be really helpful and just downright fun! This one is the Virtual Aquarium of Virginia Tech, with an amazing number of fish photos. This link is directly to that oh-so-valuable of shiners, the Emerald, but the page contains links to many more; http://www.web1.cnre.vt.edu/efish/families/emerald.html Here is the PA commission page (my home state) featuring a listing of fish species along with drawings. Photos would be more helpful, but knowing what lives in the water is a big help to knowing what to tie at the bench; http://fishandboat.com/pafish/fishhtms/chapindx.htm One big revelation to me that I hadn't considered despite years of bait fishing with Creek Chubs and Common Shiners, is that you can imitate both with the same streamer. Also, there is an Orange phase of the Black Nose Dace! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2012 WOW a true blast from the past glad to see your still kicking around bro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 8, 2012 WOW a true blast from the past glad to see your still kicking around bro Glad to be here brother, and thanks for the welcome back! I hope to be a bit more involved. 8-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Well I hope to see some more of them bluegill flies you tie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIKE*A 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Welcome back LB! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Mark you have spent way to much time away you better join a swap or host one I think you just need a good dose of fly overload Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Well I hope to see some more of them bluegill flies you tie I got plenty more! ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome back LB! Mike Thanks Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Mark you have spent way to much time away you better join a swap or host one I think you just need a good dose of fly overload Lol, I like the way you think! Plus I have my usual bucket full of flies to get rid of at the end of the year, a result of tying far more than I fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letumgo 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Welcome back old friend. Nice to see you posting again. I look forward to seeing your creations again. Welcome back Mark! ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks letumgo! It's really good to "see" you again too. 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopperfisher 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 I wonder if there's anything like that out there for bugs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert M 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2012 I wonder if there's anything like that out there for bugs Try this one http://www.west-fly-fishing.com/entomology/entomology.shtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites