Prybis

Hello, welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana.

What material did you use for this? It looks like you used red glitter on the head.

Actually you can discriminate when you run your own business. You can discriminate against law abiding citizen who practice their 2nd amendment right to bear arms or those who wish to go with out shirts or shoes.

Prybis, Would you happen to have a recipe for these? Small mouth in my neck of the woods would devour these. Here is a link to his video. https://vimeo.com/190497167

Do you glue them to the toothpick and turn them on a drill or dremel? I have wonder about shaping my own foam popper heads but have yet to give it a try.

I know a few people who have the Anchor Wizard. The real advantage of this system is when fishing lakes or ponds that are real deep. Easier to crank the anchor up than trying to pull it up from 30 to 60 feet. if you really want an anchor off the center of your stern, get a Scotty Anchor Lock. There is a real safety concern with any anchor system you can not easily disconnect and ditch. That is why an anchor trolley system is so popular on kayaks. I use an anchor cleat with some eye bolts on my Native Slayer Propel 13 with a 5 pound coated barbell weight with parachute cord tied to it. I am thinking of going with a kettle bell weight instead of the barbell. I have only floated a river a couple of times for smallmouth bass. With my propel drive, I rarely find the need to anchor. If I am in shallow enough water I will just wade with my kayak tied off.

Welcome from Indiana.

After watching Rich Strolis tying flies at the International Fly Tying Symposium, I decided to give his pattern a try. I also thought changing out the fish mask for a mini sculpin helmet would also make for a nice change. I will let the smallmouth bass decide in the spring if I keep these in my fly box.

The word spey comes from the river these long two handed rods and lines where developed for casting on. All two handed cast can be done with a long true spey line up to 100 feet, scandi lines with heads up to 45-60 feet and skagit heads up 20-35 feet. Skagit comes from the west coast guys casting heavy flies with heavy sink tips in tight quarters for steelhead. It can be confusing to alot of people. I am still learning. People have been developing these short micro skagit heads to use with shorter two handed or switch rods and to use on single handed rods. If you learn to cast these short heads on single handed rods, they can be an effective tool on every creek, stream, or lake. I will agree with others in the fact these lines are not good for drys or euro nymphing. If you plan on doing this in tight cover, I suggest using a Tenkara rod instead. You will be amazed. I wish I could cast half as good as the women in the first video. She makes it look like a piece of cake. As with any casting, practice always helps. If you give it a try, I recommend picking the rod you want and find a dealer that will let you try out some demo lines. Everyones casting is a little different and we may need a heavier or lighter line than others. Do not let others discourage you from giving it a try if that is what you want to try. Life can be boring living it as everyone else would.

Welcome back.

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana. I have always wanted to fish the Mad but never made the trip.

Welcome from Indiana. I also suggest you start out with a cheaper vise. If you do not like tying you can than donate the vise to a new tyer or your local Project Healing Waters and not really have to worry about trying to recoup your money.

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

One with with catching them on top is, they do not always strike the lure coming out of the water. I have had the jump out of the water to the side of the fly on hit it on the way back into the water. Make sure you fell them take they fly before setting the hook. When they are shallow in the spring for spawning is the best time to get them on top water.

If you are fishing for white crappies I would suggest minnow patterns, or any other baitfish patter to your local water. If you are target black crappies, nymphs scuds, crayfish, or any other trout and bluegill flies will work.

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana.

This was the first year I have been able to attend. The move to Lancaster along with the Two Veterans from my Local PHW making it to the finals of the PHW Tying Compition it was worth the cost. There where plenty of great tiers at the show. They where all a pleasure to talk to and willing to share tips and strategies. I learned a few new patterns to give a try. There where a handful of vendors with a variety of items for sale. I am hoping to be able to make it back to this show in the years to come. As there where plenty of great people at this event, being able to meet and chat with Tim from Trout and Feather was a pleasure. The highlight of the event for me was at the banquet when they announced the winners of the PHW Tying Compition. As they started with the runner up in fifth place my anticipation grew as I pondered where the Vets from my Local Chapter would place. I was hoping they would place first and second but the thought was a long shot. I was pleasantly surprised after the named the third place finisher leaving the Vets from the Indy Chapter to take 1st and 2nd. Congratulations to Joe Jackson who took 2nd and Son Tao who took 1st, both of whom, have been tying for less than 2 years and have come a long way.

Welcome from Indiana.

Welcome from Indiana.

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