I think that mayfly as found on Henry's Fork is called the Pink Albert, but not sure about that.

I've been experimenting with my coffee grinder and mixing small batches with materials like sparkle yarn, ala, Gary LaFontaine. I'm sure the otter, beaver, and mink underfurs make good dubbing, but other than hare's mask, squirrel, and rabbit... what other furs should I be thinking of using. and wh...

A lot of beauty can be had when you ...(do it)... just right! Dougsden I faked your reply a bit. You are too modest. We have seen quite a few of your flies. In Sweden we have a saying "att sätta sitt ljus under en skäppa". You are a perfect example of what that means. dd I have asked Doug...

Your chart illustrates an important distinction, Phil -- one that pretty much eliminates the effects of water depth on colors as a factor in fly fishing in typically clear streams. As for UV and its ramifications, I do seem to recall an extensive and somewhat contentious discussion of this phenomeno...

That is a fine selection of well tied flies, Martin. I would say that your layoff at the vise has done nothing to lessen your tying skills .

It is possible, using an easy material weaving process, to create an interesting body pattern for soft hackle flies. Here are a couple shots of a soft hackle nymph made using strands of embroidery thread. The same process using other materials on differing hooks will produce a virtually unlimited va...

I asked a friend who is a fellow taxidermist in NY, if he had a woodcock in the freezer that he would be willing to part with. Well wouldn't you know it, he had two. So I have a package coming this week with them and he had a starling too, that's was throwing in the box. Lucky you! I believe there ...

Amazing photo, Martin. Looks like someone sprinkled blue fairy dust on the mole skin.

Greenwell wrote: ↑Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:07 am First one you fixed is better.

Thanks Bill!

That's the one John S. fixed.

Or this ... ?