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Sometimes it’s the little things…a thread review
For some, the pleasure derived from tying flies is inversely proportional to the size of the fly. Tying flies in the 20’s and even down into the 30’s is for some it’s own reward – […]
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Tenkara on Yellow Creek
Prior to the trip two days ago it had been a few weeks since I was last on the water. Things have finally settled down weather-wise a little bit. I know rain is a good […]
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Orthodontic Flies
My neighbor works for an orthodontist and I asked if she could get me some of those little rubber bands that kids put on braces. I originally wanted them for rod building (you know to […]
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Daily Fly Fishing Poem #13: The Sound of Defeat
Daily Fly Fishing Poem #13: The Sound of Defeat Sipping midges all morning, just above a tangled deadfall, there is a fish that made me stay for an hour (or more) and fish, casting flies […]
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Midge Madness or the Tiny Terror
Midge #1 Sketch is based on a photo from the Winona Fly Factory Blog. Well, I had been snowbound for almost a week. The children didn’t have school all week – and they were getting […]
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The Traitor: A Parachute Style for Small Flies
The Traitor: A Style for Small Parachute Flies Well, I’m in the process of planning a fishing trip to Colorado. So I’m thinking back to the last trip to CO, and the flies that worked. […]