Here’s my first attempt at a classic Atlantic Salmon Fly – the Golden Butterfly (1810 version). I tie dozens and dozens of trout flies, but nothing like this. I’ve got some work to do!


Here’s my first attempt at a classic Atlantic Salmon Fly – the Golden Butterfly (1810 version). I tie dozens and dozens of trout flies, but nothing like this. I’ve got some work to do!
We just returned yesterday from our South America trip in Patagonia and I thought I’d post a few images from Chile. I hope to provide more information about each of our trip beginning next week. In addition, you’ll find a link below to a Zoom fly tying class I’ll be teaching on Thursday, February 1….
I’m getting ready for our first road trip of the year and think I should tie up a few Skwala stonefly fly patterns. You may not believe it, but I really haven’t concentrated on fishing this hatch before. I have a couple of fly patterns a friend of mine taught several years ago at our…
This is the third year I’ve prepared a wish list for fly fisher’s. If you read prior year’s lists, there are several items remaining, because I really believe these are great gifts! I hope you find something useful on the 2018 Fly Fisher’s Christmas list. Many of these items can be purchased at your local…
It’s hard to believe Christmas is a little over 5 weeks away! Face it, we’re into the holiday season. Last year, I received a request to provide a few gift ideas for fly fishers and fly tyers. I thought it was a great idea, so be sure to pass this list onto your significant other…
I’m back to tying flies and filling orders. Why? The weather changed. Remember last week’s Fall Fly Fishing on the Metolius post where I mentioned someone throwing a switch on November 1? Well, they finally did, although a few days later. What a difference a week makes. A week ago our high temperature was 67…yesterday…
The IFFF 50th Anniversary will be held in Oregon next week (August 13 – 15) at the Bend Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center. If you are in the area, please plan to attend. There are two venues for Fly Fishing Fair Activities: The Riverhouse This is where the actual Fair is taking place Thursday, Friday and…