Recent Changes

Christmas is in a couple of days and I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Holiday Greeting | www.johnkreft.com

Occasionally, I highlight a few changes to RiverKeeper Flies. In case you haven’t seen them, here are a few more Fly Patterns I’ve added in the last couple of months:

Scottys Midge

Scotty's Midge | www.johnkreft.com

WD-40

WD-40 | www.johnkreft.com

Micro Madison Midge

Micro Madison Midge - Pearl | www.johnkreft.com

Janssens Damsel Nymph

Janssen Damsel Nymph | www.johnkreft.com

Improved Sparkle Dun PMD

Improved Sparkle Dun - PMD | www.johnkreft.com

Mighty Midget Emerger

Mighty Midget Emerger | www.johnkreft.com

And a couple of new Steelhead flies:

Purple Skunk

Purple Skunk | www.johnkreft.com

Green Ant

Green Ant - Ribbed | www.johnkreft.com

I was surprised last week because Orvis News highlighted my Serendipity and $3 Dip post on their blog! Thanks for the link Phil Monahan! Here is a link to Tightline Productions video by Tim Flagler about tying the $3 Dip.

Lastly, after talking with a few of my followers, they weren’t aware I had a couple of useful charts/tables to assist your fly tying under the Resources tab. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, I have

Well, there you have it. I have more fly patterns planned, so check back to see them!

Enjoy…go fish!
 
 

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  1. I look forward to each week’s message and fly. I think your work is a terrific resource. I learn every time I click on it. Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happiest New Year. Best Fishes to you and Karen

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