When I started the Blog I promised myself that I would try to limit my posts to topics that I believe would be of value to DIY fishermen and that I knew something about. I wanted to stay away from “fluff” or just reposting information found elsewhere. But occasionally maybe I’ll throw one in that is just fun with no redeeming value. This is one of those. I’m starting to plan my winter season and with that goes tying enough flies for the entire season. Since I’m gone for 3-4 months I need to finish tying by the end of October. That entails sorting through materials and putting the trout stuff away and bringing out the saltwater packages of hooks, rubber legs, hair and flash. While having already begun the process I got this picture sent to me by a friend showing his new lab puppy helping him to sort and organize fly tying materials. Our lab died two years ago and I miss him dearly. He was a great fishing buddy. So pictures of lab puppies tend to pull at the heart strings a little. Part of the new website includes substantially more information on saltwater flies. I am putting together youtube videos of yours truly tying my favorite bonefish flies. The initmate nature of walk and wade fishing means the flies can be a little different than those used from a boat. Often they are smaller, lighter and have less flash. I will show you what is in my box and how I tie them. When I’m walking five miles a day and don’t see the car for hours, weight and available space become an issue. I now carry 58 flies in one waterproof box. Over the next couple of months I’ll share with you what they are and how they are tied. Time to start tying.
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