Matt McK

I was wondering if anyone knew of any patterns that are working right now or any current hatches? I will be going in two weeks to the smokies in Gatlinburg and would love any information. I went last year and did well off of size 14 bh gold ribbed hares ear nymphs. thanks, Matt McK

awesome thanks so much for the information. If you do not mind me asking what is the name of the pattern of those flies?

Im going to the keys next month and was wondering if this fly would work. What can I do to make this fly better and any other information would be appreciated. Looking for honest opinions if the fly is terrible tell me. I will not be offended. Thanks, Matt

Thanks for the info. I will definitely ask him.

What size flies should I be tying. Can I go as small as size 16 because I will use those on the Caney fork as well and could save time or do I need to tie size 12 and 14s? Thanks Matt

Just wondering anyones opinion. I am looking for a fly rod to use on the smoky mountains. Right now I have a 5 weight sage one rod that I use for the Caney Fork River, but I am looking for something a little lighter especially since I will be fishing the smokies. I would also like to be able to use this rod on larger rivers such as the Caney Fork. Also something in the range of up to 400 dollars would be nice. Any opinions? thanks, Matt

Love the flies especially the heads. How hard is the sculpin wool to work with and is that craft fur for the tail? -Matt

Just obtained a crease fly cutter and here is my first fly. Please help me with any tips or advice. Thanks

Thanks can't wait to try it out. I will definitely try a brown and white.

I saw a congo hair mullet on the site and was attempting to recreate it since I just purchased a bunch of congo hair from fly tyers dungeon. Here is the

so I have the stencils to make gill patterns and dots but whenever I place them on the popper and airbrush over them, the paint smears and the dots do not come out well any suggestions?

I was attempting to recreate smartt's glass minnow but with a bulkier profile. Also what colors would be most effective using a marker to color the top of the fly?

Any tips or suggestions? The fly is made to resemble the generic baitfish using ice dubbing and craft fur. Hoping to try it on false albacore but need suggestions and opinions. Thanks

Have not thought about that but it definitely would look good if you can find the right colors. The body is ep streamer brush and the legs are ep silky fibers tied in a knot. Send me a picture if you make one with blue crab color scheme

Sorry for the poor picture quality as well

Looking for any advice or any comments. The fly is for Venice Louisianna and is my attempt at the redfish special by Enrico Puglisi. Thanks

Found it through google and tampa bay thanks for the help!

I heard that a seminole closer pattern will work well in the panhandle, but I have no idea of the color scheme of the fly pattern. Can anyone help me with a picture or a step by step pattern or material list to tie this pattern? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Matt

I'm having trouble with the patterns on the poppers to resemble scales. I have the copic pattern set but whenever I use it on a popper it either smears or is not dark enough. Any Tips?

Anybody have any recommendations for Caney trout? Ive tied pt nymphs, san juan worms, wooly buggers, zebra midges, soft hackle pt, and rainbow warriors. Anything i'm missing? Thanks, Matt

Thanks for the input. Looks like I will be buying them if I ever give them a try.

Just wondering anyones opinion on whether or not it is worth the effort to tie gummy minnows or should I just purchase them already made. Thanks

Fred, Awesome flies! Happen to have material list and guide to tie both. Any help would be appreciated as i will be returning to Venice. Last time I went I caught a bunch of small reds on a black clouser I tied but am looking for other great flies like yours to use. Thanks, Matt

I am looking for any reliable fly patterns for redfish in Venice. On the previous trip, I caught a few on a black clouser. I leave in a couple weeks and was wondering if anyone had some simple to tie redfish flies that work. Let me know if anyone has suggestions. Thanks, Matt

Any suggestions on flies? I'm heading down there in a couple weeks and caught a few on a black clouser last time I went. I'm looking for any reliable fly patterns that are simple to tie. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions! Thanks, Matt