Recently my friend created a new fly he calls the Garment Fly. Design around a fabric he found, it makes a very effective, low cost fly. In the above case he is using a chartreuse version of this new fly.
I don’t have any details at this point. Hopefully I’ll be able to more information down the road.
The Garment Fly
Mark’s Mini Crab Fly
Mark Lewchik is a fabulous fly tyer. Freshwater Saltwater, big flies, small flies, dry flies, wet flies, it just doesn’t matter. He does them all in spades. Recently I was at a BBQ and Mark handed me this miniature crab fly. Beautiful job. Without legs and claws, the body fits roughly on a dime. And check out the coloration! Highly detailed and spot on! Terrific workmanship. You got to love it.
As some of you know, I write a regular column for Estuary Magazine. I already did an article covering a year’s worth of hatches on the famous Farmington River. In the upcoming fall issue, I’ll give you a bit more information on this wonderful destination.
Above is my shot for the cover of the fall issue. It is a vintage fiberglass fly rod I bought years ago directly from Tom Morgan back when he owned Winston. I still fish it to this day. For you guys interest in classic fly rods, this is an 8 foot, 3 piece, 2 tip rod that casts a 5 DT like a dream.
A lot tide at sunset is a super time to search for tailing redfish. Why is that? For several reasons. Late in the day, the wind frequently drops, and the surface becomes glass. Reds are far more likely to tail in calm conditions, and their tails will be easier to see as well. Especially if you have the sun over your shoulder.
Another great reason to look for reds in the evening is the simple fact that there is far less boat traffic. Just one boat buzzing by can spook the fish. You want the flat to yourself.
Above friend Dave shows a sunset red. Yeah it all came together – low water, calm conditions and no noise. Rock on!
