Hulk Chernobyl Ant
Hook: 2X Dry 8-12
Body: Chartreuse Green Foam
Legs: Grizzly Barred Chartreuse
This bug gets it’s name from the Incrdible Hulk.
It fishes well as a bright green grass hopper or an inch worm.
Pattern from: Todd White
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Purple Haze
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Here is another music inspired fly pattern name with video to accompany it.
Purple Haze
Hook: TMC 2487 10-18
Tail: Krystal Flash
Body: Purple Krystal Flash
Thorax: Purple Dubbing
Hackle: Black Soft Hackle
Thread: Black 8/0 Uni
And here is the Jimi Hendrix version…
Night Hawk
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Introducing the prototype night fly the “Night Hawk”
It will be put to the test tonight on the Upper Man.
Night Hawk
Hook: Bass 8089 TMC
Tail: Deer Hair
Body: Estaz or Cactus Chenille
Wing Case: Foam
Wings: Deer Hair
I also us Zap-a-Gap on the wings and head to help the fly push a bit more water. Tie the bug in Black, Yellow and Olive. It would also make a great bass fly.
Real Egg & Fry
Friday, April 16th, 2010Here is a great little fry pattern for the Muskegon River this time of the year.
Real Egg & Fry
Hook: X510 #8
Eyes: Lead Dumbbell Eyes
Body: Pearl & Opel Flashabou & Krystal Flash
Egg: Real Egg Oregon Cheese
Ed’s Baby Rainbow Pattern
Friday, February 12th, 2010Here is Ed’s Baby Rainbow Pattern from a few weeks ago.
Hook: TMC 811S Size 2222
Tail: White Schlappen Feathers
Over Wing: Tiger Barred Rabbit Strips Blue/Black/White + Peacock Herl + Blue Flashabou
Body: UV Polar Chenille Pearl
Cheeks: Blue +Pink + White Buck Tail
Head: Blue Ice Dub Top + Pearl Ice Dub Bottom
Eyes: Gold Medium Lead Dumbbells
FREE Fly Tying Demonstration – Todd White
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Join Todd White, from Nomad Anglers, 11-2 at the shop this Saturday for a FREE Fly Tying Demonstration. Todd just finished up his Master at Michigan State University in Entomology and is an avid fly tying and fisherman. Todd grew up in Marquette fishing for Pike and Brook Trout and now enjoys chasing anything that puts a bend in the rod. Todd is one of the most accomplished fly tiers around and enjoys sharing his knowledge and techniques with others. Here is Todd demonstrating one of his favorite nymph patterns the “Polish Wovan Wire Nymph”. Stop by the shop Saturday and learn a few more productive patterns.
Hubbard’s Blue Moon Spey Pattern
Friday, December 11th, 2009Here is a Spey Pattern for Steelhead this time of the year. Jeff tied this pattern a couple years ago at the shop adn will be at the shop doing a presentation January 16th 2010 from 11-2:30. Enjoy
Blue Moon Recipe
Hook: Spey Hook 2-4
Tail: Black Rabbit Strip
Body: Blue Ultra Braid wrapped
1st Collar: Black Marabou
Wing: Blue Silver Flashabou
2nd Collar: Black and Blue schlappan
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