December Flies from the Vise

[FoamSpider 0]

That is some ugly water !!!

Got up to 85 today, here.

 

Yeah, it has been 70F most of the day today. Tonight it is 65F. There's supposed to be 3 feet of snow and -10F this time of year.

[vicente 0]

Did my first real winter fixing this morning think if was around 15f out, had to keep breaking the ice of my guides cause my line was getting iced in

[mikechell 0]

Did my first real winter fixing this morning think if was around 15f out, had to keep breaking the ice of my guides cause my line was getting iced in

Did you catch anything to make it worth going out in those temps?

[vicente 0]

Nope bit it was fun, no regrets I've never really considered over 10 to be cold, chilly yes but not really cold, -10 is where it realy starts to get cold imo

[McFlyLures 0]

Nope bit it was fun, no regrets I've never really considered over 10 to be cold, chilly yes but not really cold, -10 is where it realy starts to get cold imo

I agree, I like the cold as well. Has to be below 0 for me to even worry about a jacket. But I do live in a very dry climate, you feel the cold more when it's humid.

[vicente 0]

Yes dry climate for me of at least up here it's very dry, cold and humid feels less comfortable.

[Saltybum 0]

Soon as I'm done with breakfast I'm hitting ( wading-no waders ) the flats here near the space center. Water is about 74 and air will be low 80s AND the water is getting gin clear finally.

[vicente 0]

Sounds pretty good salty.

[deerhairdan 0]

What's the dubbing on the head of that one Dan? Great color combo!

 

J

 

Arizona Mega Simi-Seal --- Canadian Olive

 

 

captain caveman

 

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Professional work.

 

 

Thanks dude

 

It is professional....he must be on pro staff somewhere.

 

J

 

Yep. I am on all prostaffs

 

hi dan, how do you like that owner deep throat hook...it,s my bass bug hook of choice..great for divers and plunkers because of the 60 degree shank..do you ty jet bugs...this is the hook for that.. the bug will plunk in one spot for ever.

 

I am fairly new to the hooks honestly. I use Owner hooks for like 99% of my bass fishing with conventional gear. Tying on them is no different. They are quality hooks for sure.

[ben bell 0]

hi dan, thanks for your comments about the hook..i just want to add that the deep throat and longer flat shank in the back make a nice platform for tying in material for the tail, leaving lots of room for a body..just a neat hook...sharp too.

[willhamo 0]

Claret telephone fly.

 

 

Leggy Fiery Grouse.

 

[mikechell 0]

Just a little update. The "Soda Can Minnow" doesn't ride like I thought it would.

 

 

It looks good in the water, but I didn't get any hits on it today, so the fish might not agree with me.

[ben bell 0]

hi mike, i don,t know if you want to put more time into the scm but you may want to try an e-poxy coat or two...the added weight may keep the belly down, make casting better, and add a little shine to attract fish...just a thought.

[FoamSpider 0]

Just a little update. The "Soda Can Minnow" doesn't ride like I thought it would.

soda can minnow 2016 run.jpg

 

It looks good in the water, but I didn't get any hits on it today, so the fish might not agree with me.

 

Clamp a split-shot sinker to the inside of that bottom hole. You can epoxy it in place too.

[eide 0]

Found a picture of a low water Mar Lodge Grub that I found interesting: http://flyfisher.org/2016/12/mar-lodge-grub/

Tied on Partridge M2 #1/0

Also made one with a heron hackle over the rear hackle, this should work very well!