Esutton

I am a geologist, not a biologist, but be sure to collect where permissible. State and fededal parks often say no collecting without proper permits. Some insects are endangered but really should not be a problem for you. Just wanted to pass this along. I have long wanted to do the same as you, and i may yet do it.

Are your portables still for sale?

hi george

try (matching the hatch);stillwater,river and stream by pat o'riley

great book, its has loads of different pictures of the actual insects information and patterns to go with and like you said theres plenty of mayfly/dun patterns sedges,nymphs, you name it! but one thing i will point out is i think its better to look at an insect and think how best to immitate it with what materials if you havnt already started tying and dont know about materials then this will come with time, but the book is good either way beginner to pro

tight lines

Thanks to everyone for the recommedations. Much appreciated!

There are a few I would Get.

 

Hatch Guide for lakes (Schollmeyer)

Hatch Guide for rivers (Schollmeyer)

 

Or the latest book I wrote called "The Freshman FlyFishers Insect Guide" You can find it on my Website

 

Rick Passek

Rick, is there a way to preview your latest book (like amazon as an example)? It sure looks like what I am looking for. Thanks for the post.

There are a few I would Get.

 

Hatch Guide for lakes (Schollmeyer)

Hatch Guide for rivers (Schollmeyer)

 

Or the latest book I wrote called "The Freshman FlyFishers Insect Guide" You can find it on my Website

 

Rick Passek

Rick, is there a way to preview your latest book (like amazon as an example)? It sure looks like what I am looking for. Thanks for the post.

Good Day,

 

I made my own. I took a book of patterns, in this case the emergence schedule for Michigan by the Challenge Chapter of TU, and have supplemented it with photos of the actual bugs.

 

Steelie

Thanks for the idea. I will have to look into this as well.

Okay, so Hatch Guide for New Englands Streams is extremely helpful and probably what you are looking for. One more to consider is The Complete Guide To Eastern Hatches by Tom Fuller. Fullers book has pictures by Thomas Ames, Jr. who gets the best pics of insects that I have seen. The nice thing about this book is it lists the flies to use and gives you the recipes in the back. Now if you don't want to tie them, just search the names out on the computer to get the picture or the place to buy them........

Thanks for the title and recommendation. A quick look on the internet indicates this is a great book for my reference. Thanks!

Here you go check this one out.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflies-Ted-Fauceglia/dp/0811701271

Sawcat, that book has wonderful photos! I am adding it to my library list as well. Thanks!

I've been pleased with the "Hatch Guide for..." series by various authors. It does a great job for hatches out here in the West, maybe the Hatch Guide for New England Streams would do well for your location.

 

Orange Caddis

Orange,

I was FINALLY able to display what I hoped for in Amazon, and I do believe that book you suggested is great for my needs. Showed a BWO Spinner on one page and some flies on the opposite. Thanks!

I've been pleased with the "Hatch Guide for..." series by various authors. It does a great job for hatches out here in the West, maybe the Hatch Guide for New England Streams would do well for your location.

 

Orange Caddis

Thanks for the quick reply! I have wondered about the Hatch Guide for NE Streams, but I can't view what I wish to see under amazon.com. I may order it anyway. Thanks!

I am wanting to find a book or guide that shows an actual mayfly picture (or other insect), with a corresponding picture of a suggested fly. Possibly a book that has an actual insect on one page and a fly(s) on an opposite page, etc. I would welcome any comments or ideas. Thanks.

-George

DrVette, I am not 100% sure about ANYTHING, and it certainly sounds like you have the insights into Dr. Drums. After what you have said, I will go along with you.

You have done quite well yourself from what you say. Bio AND chem, on top of the music... you got very little sleep many nights. I was EE and Geology, and that was tough enough for me. I also quit playing for various reasons about 15 years ago, but hearing Rush for a brief instant always brings a smile to my face. Brings back memories. And it is good to hear that we forum members share many common threads.

He actually doesn't have a PhD (long-time rumor), but he should!

 

Are you 100% sure that he wasn't awarded a PhD? When i was in USC I was talked into taking a music minor based on that. A prof gave me a copy of a book Neil had written on development of syncopation that was supposed to have actually been his dissertation (actually submitted to his former music/arts school in Canada on his behalf), for which he was granted a Doctorate in the mid 80s. I don't really know if that was an honorarium or general but i could have sworn we looked it up in an encyclopedia type book set that listed holders of graduate degrees. I looked up almost every other person i could imagine in there.

I can't remember if any-thing was said about it at the drum clinic i attended in Denver that he was teaching and giving demos at??? :dunno:

If he didn't, i got taken pretty hard on that (3years of carrying a minor while pulling a dbl major in bio/chem :ripped: ). I also have several other books he wrote on percussion around here some-where...I need to dig them up and see what they list under his accomplishments??? I even have several sheet music layouts of his earlier songs...those will drive you into the ground trying to play. Unfortunately i gave up playing 15+years ago. I doubt i could pull off his beginer methods now.

Neil Peart is absolutely the greatest percussionist of all time. He actually doesn't have a PhD (long-time rumor), but he should! Been a fan since the late 70s and while I don't listen that much anymore, there will never be a replacement for Neil.

I just got into using a bug kit someone had given me ...comes with alittle net & 3 vials. Although the water was freezing my hands ,I could not stop kicking up bugs into the net. How addicting !!! Got a beautiful Golden stone & a nice Giant stone....but the kit came with no directions on preserving the bugs or where to buy more vials. I know this was posted before but I thought maybe someone had some new sources. Thanks for any info

Just curious... what type of kit were you given? I would be interested in something like that myself. Thanks.

Thanks for making the tying classes possible and available. I hope to log on in the near future, as a real beginner tyer. Thanks also to all the experienced tyers who may decide to host a tying class. We need your experience!

I still can't figure out exactly how to download the video files without installing the viewer software. Any assistance is welcomed.

Bryce, of course such things can happen anywhere in the world. But when you are in a secluded area, you have to really use common sense. My neighbor ran one of the largest meth labs in the state, and when I found out, I wanted to report him. But I could not without fear of reprisal. The law soon discovered it when the door blew open. I have a 10-month old baby, and I will NOT risk unneccesary harm upon him or my wife.

I was working on a mountain river when two dead bodies floated by. And on the Pigeon River, during an unrelated event, I saw what appeared to be a body being dumped from a bridge into the water below. Using God-given sense, I did not confront anyone, I just gathered what info I could as I drove on by, and made a phone call shortly thereafter. I am still alive, and the event was reported. And I sure as heck would not risk my life for a few fish. Worry about more important things, and do what you can when and where you can.

Well, I must say that I know for a fact that it is possible to be shot at or placed at knifepoint in out-of-the way places. Seen and experienced it myself in the remote parts of the Smoky Mountains, TN/NC. I agree with kerusso on that.

Sometimes it is NOT worth the risk to yourself, or more importantly, to you FAMILY, to turn in a poacher. If you can do it without becoming a target of the poacher, then perhaps give it a try. But don't be a crazy hero for something that while important, is not as important as living another day. Yes, people WILL kill or harm you. Been that way for thousands of years. And just ask an experienced wildlife officer or game warden. They have often seen it themselves.

I am a geologist/geophysicist with a state DOT. Also mechatronics technician and experimentor.

I called to check on this, and the Staples associate told me that it was not a clearance item. I wonder where you are getting your information...

I second that!

RUSH (Neil Peart is the greatest... he can play AND make music, plus most of the lyrics)

Kenny Chesney (family friend, but I still like him, especially his older pre-Key West wannabe sound)

Jimmy Martin Band (cousin, but still like his pickin)

Boston (Tom S. with his elect eng. PhD and capabilities... what sounds)

Judas Priest

Iron Maiden

Joe Satriani

Rising Force

Gatlin Brothers

Wild Cherry

Hello all,

 

I have a dream....and I just may be inching closer. One of the shops in the area is getting out of the tying business and that leaves a 40 mile radius in my area with one flyshop. It's not really a "Flyshop" because they sell basketballs and footballs and all that jazz. It's always been my dream to own a shop since I was a young fisherman and used to hang in the local shop watching the owner sit back and tie flies for me as I barked orders at what the fly "Should be" because I once got a strike on one. Just wanted to get all your opinions on what the ultimate flyshop should have, look like, and FEEL like. I have my ideas and I wanted to bounce them up on yours. Thanks alot for the input.

 

Shaq

I see that you are in Eastern NY. I was just up in Scotia, and visited a nice little sports shop there called Goldstock's. They have a really nice but small tying materials/equipment section. I was impressed... maybe you can visit them and get some ideas...

I am unable to view pictures of your fly/flies, so I can not comment on their appearance as you have requested. However, you need to read and then go back and read again everyone's replies and comments. These folks are world-class tyers in my opinion, and you will learn from their comments IF YOU READ THEM AND INCORPORATE WHAT THEY SAY INTO YOUR TYING. They will not steer you wrong. Repetition and practice, PLUS listening to and learning from experienced craftsmen, that is the key to increasing your requested ratings. In the end, this is totally in your control.

Thanks to all of you who are providing valuable constructive criticism and tying hints. I and all the other newbies appreciate it.