Now’s the time to TIE!

Posted by rusty on February 2, 2008

     Well it is officially cold outside on a regular basis and Philip and myself have been pretty busy with work, so the fly fishing adventures have been put on a halt.  Even though the fishing isn’t being done the flies in our boxes are sure getting stocked up.  Now is the perfect time to sit down at the tying vise and go to town on your favorite patterns for the spring. 

     My favorite patterns for the spring are basically big nymphs and streamers.  When I say big I mean like size 12 or 14 nymphs and size 8 to 10 streamers.  Most of you reading this will think that’s not that big, but to myself that’s about the largest I tie and it seems to work great.  In the nymph category I’d have to say tie a mess of pheasant tails, hares ears, and San Juan worms, at least here in south central PA that’s the trouts hors d’oeuvre.  Now in the streamer category I’d go with the woolly bugger, sculpins, and muddler patterns.  Try tying all these flies in a variety of sizes and colors and mix and match until you find your best arsenal.  Some people might try other patterns, which is fine, but I have had the best experience with the one mentioned above.  Also, you can tie flies larger if you like, remember it’s what works for you.  So I hope this advice helped a few people.  just have fun with the sport and I know some very rewarding memories will come your way. 

  And as for now and always “tight lines”

 Rusty