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“W.T.”

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Alec
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Pennell’s Sweep

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Alec

Sooty as a ‘sweep, Harry Pennell’s “The Sweep” is an English chub fly introduced in the Fishing Gazette in 1877. It later appeared with it’s simple pattern recipe in it’s originator’s book “Fishing: Pike And Other Coarse Fish; London: 1885. … Continue reading →

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My New Etsy Shop

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Alec

I have opened up a new Etsy Shop where I will be offering vintage Fly Tying Equipment, flies and other goodies. I’ve just begun adding stock, but more will be coming daily. I hope you’ll visit and feel free to … Continue reading →

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Bumbleberry

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Alec
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Chuck Caddis

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Alec

Eric Leiser’s Chuck Caddis is simply one of the best searching as well as representative patterns ever developed. Simple, durable, effective.

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Fry a few!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Alec

Here’s a link to a Maine Fish and Game Insider blog post that serves as a good reminder that its OK to fry a few, when the conditions call for it! http://mefishwildlife.wordpress.com/2013/08/03/cr-not-for-all-waters/ So go ahead… fry a few!

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Duck numbers up!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Alec

Ducks Unlimited has released the USFWS Duck Breeding Population Survey and the numbers are encouraging. Fly tying and duck hunting are a fun compliment to each other and I (and my AWS Belle!) look forward to the season with great … Continue reading →

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Topwater Tangle

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Alec

A Yellow and White Topwater Bug brought this fit and healthy buck bass to the net. The bass are just off their beds in Maine and on a feeding tear. What a time to be on the water!

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Trueblood’s Otter Nymph

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Alec

Earlier this season Ray Bondorew shared Ted Trueblood’s Otter Nymph at his blog. Remembering to listen when Ray speaks, I tied up a few for my trout vest. Out on the pond just after sunrise this morning I tied on … Continue reading →

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Reverse Spoon Wing Black Gnat Yellow

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Alec

The Black Gnat Yellow; I’ve tied it here as a reverse spoon wing; a flash of yellow in the hackle by blending the standard black with a badger dyed yellow. This will be a fun one to fish!

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Shrymph

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Alec
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Autumn Twilight

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Alec

Here is an originally un-named  Austin Hogan pattern that he described in his Jan. 1970 article “Blues for an Autumn Twilight”.  A beauty for the bass of the Schoharie!

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Bloody Sally

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Alec

The Yellow Sally is a great fly, in both warm and cold water alike.  About five years ago I tied a spoon wing variation that has become a go-to fly for me for bass and calico’s; The Bloody Sally. Try the … Continue reading →

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