Recent Changes

If you haven’t checked lately, I’ve added a few fly patterns. Not a tyer? That’s OK. Check out a pattern sheet or two. Not only will you find pictures of the fly pattern, I’m trying to include pictures of the real bugs the flies imitate. Use the fly pattern pictures when shopping at your local fly shop.

If you are a tyer, I’ve tried to add tying directions for the early fly patterns I posted. Feel free to ask questions, as I’d be happy to help.

Here are a few new fly patterns to check out:

If you’ve been a regular blog reader, you can tell I enjoy taking pictures.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout|www.johnkreft.com

 Caudatella Mayfly

Caudatella Mayfly|www.johnkreft.com

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Another way to stay up-to-date with my blog is to subscribe through the Receive Latest Blog Post from RiverKeeper Flies. It’s directly below the Follow RiverKeeper Flies Facebook button. You will receive an email each time a new blog entry is posted.

And I’ve started to fish a lake or two, which reminds me to add a few fly patterns as well. Look for those soon.

Enjoy…go fish!

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