tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post254721908844583049..comments2023-09-18T15:08:27.108-05:00Comments on High Plains FlyFisher: Bugs from the Bench...."Copper Johns , Pheasant Tails and Midges...Micro-sized FliesHighPlainsFlyFisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-360294058409393042012-09-20T10:04:36.588-05:002012-09-20T10:04:36.588-05:00Thanks Dave , they were a challenge for me too. I ...Thanks Dave , they were a challenge for me too. I was able to catch some fish on my micro patterns while out there so it made tying them seem well worth the effort.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-30947492902822931122012-09-20T10:02:16.923-05:002012-09-20T10:02:16.923-05:00Jeremy...Thanks for stopping by , glad you enjoyed...Jeremy...Thanks for stopping by , glad you enjoyed the blog.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-28883820849833639282012-09-17T10:47:58.156-05:002012-09-17T10:47:58.156-05:00Jeff
Great looking flies, waaaaaay too small for ...Jeff<br />Great looking flies, waaaaaay too small for my tying skills.<br />Enjoy Colorado. I hit the dream stream for my first time last September and had my best luck on #20 Copper Johns-(tied by someone else!) and tan or orange sj worms. <br />Looking forward to your next post.<br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-36675730400103748452012-09-13T18:09:45.560-05:002012-09-13T18:09:45.560-05:00Sweet Blog will definitely be checking back!Sweet Blog will definitely be checking back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885812433937495065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-25552312754044510512012-09-12T17:48:21.034-05:002012-09-12T17:48:21.034-05:00Wish I could...I'm outta action this week and ...Wish I could...I'm outta action this week and weekend. Good luck, and have fun!Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-26603892010333234122012-09-09T07:01:47.763-05:002012-09-09T07:01:47.763-05:00Thanks Gregg...I'll definitely check that book...Thanks Gregg...I'll definitely check that book out , I always enjoy discovering new patterns and techniques for tying. I've also found that when the fish are keying on midges there are times when you better have JUST what they want or it can be fruitless. You can never have too many to choose from!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-50890061443313929192012-09-08T18:23:18.057-05:002012-09-08T18:23:18.057-05:00Awesome selection! If you get a chance obtain &qu...Awesome selection! If you get a chance obtain "Midge Magic" by Don Holbrook. It revolutionized my midge imitations. You have the requisite skills BY FAR to tie his simple effective patterns. <br /><br />Gregg Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02623587945737239141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-38057140255736547622012-09-08T12:01:26.584-05:002012-09-08T12:01:26.584-05:00Thanks , appreciate it. It's been two years si...Thanks , appreciate it. It's been two years since I was last able to get out to Colorado for a trip and needless to say I'm pretty excited. To stand knee deep in the Frying Pan river and watch the afternoon hatch of PMD's and Green Drakes coming off and then to see what seems like every fish in the river looking up is quite a sight for a Kansas boy like me!!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-84848311273066052072012-09-08T09:00:32.410-05:002012-09-08T09:00:32.410-05:00They look great man. I envy you being able to fis...They look great man. I envy you being able to fish those waters. I wish I could. Looking forward to seeing what you catch with them on the trip. Good luck!J and M Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643666326503080886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-18548642089147980022012-09-08T06:07:12.631-05:002012-09-08T06:07:12.631-05:00Thanks Jim...I'm definitely looking forward to...Thanks Jim...I'm definitely looking forward to spending a few days on the water with a couple of good friends. The fish are just a bonus and with any luck we'll get into one or two. HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-71655625267644771442012-09-08T04:00:08.541-05:002012-09-08T04:00:08.541-05:00Looks like you pulled it off in grand style. Beaut...Looks like you pulled it off in grand style. Beautiful ties. God bless Ed Engle. Good luck on your trip; sounds great. You got the flies; now it's up to you...Jim Yaussy Albrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242514828355510249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-45855500076360722912012-09-07T16:23:18.929-05:002012-09-07T16:23:18.929-05:00Sanders - I can only hope that the fish have the s...Sanders - I can only hope that the fish have the same opinion as you on my fly selection!<br />Honestly the upcoming trip (next week actually)had more than a little to do with my lack of fishing. Although I had a couple of local opportunities here recently I decided to hold off and let the anticipation and excitement of a bigger trip build up. You know...quality over quantity type thinking.<br />We're going to be in your neck of the woods (your state at least) the 12th-18th on the Frying Pan. You have an open invitation to come sample some of that food you're always commenting on and drink a cold one with us around the campfire. HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-9909847162269618752012-09-07T13:48:21.827-05:002012-09-07T13:48:21.827-05:00A fine assortment of Colorado fish killing bugs......A fine assortment of Colorado fish killing bugs...after not fishing for a couple weeks, you certainly have found a good way to get back on the water...<br /><br />CheersSandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700676412329394331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-9004779139902848362012-09-07T07:51:34.773-05:002012-09-07T07:51:34.773-05:00I imagine I'll have an extra fly or two to tra...I imagine I'll have an extra fly or two to trade with ya.<br />Getting close now...let me know as soon as you find out what time you want to leave on Tuesday so I can let Ron know. I took half a day so I'll be ready to hit the road by early afternoon.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-44949645520698518012012-09-07T07:32:15.887-05:002012-09-07T07:32:15.887-05:00You can do this to me on such a short notice. You ...You can do this to me on such a short notice. You know I can't stand you having bugs in the box that I don't have. I just hope you tied enough to give some away. <br />On the way back home yesterday evening, I started thinking about the Frying Pan. I was doing 84 when I came to my senses! Fly Waters Edge - Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966436902256294056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-24569258746958662502012-09-07T06:10:51.166-05:002012-09-07T06:10:51.166-05:00Thanks Howard...I think the in-person demos would ...Thanks Howard...I think the in-person demos would be a great benefit for sure , I just don't get that opportunity around here. Those little tricks you speak of make all the difference in the world , I picked up some pointers from Ed Engles book that were extremely helpful.HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-10362938421366387332012-09-07T06:07:58.015-05:002012-09-07T06:07:58.015-05:00It definitely takes a little patience for sure. I&...It definitely takes a little patience for sure. I'd rather fish bigger flies (that I can actually see to tie on) but sometimes you have to give the fish what they want!!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-11646842746170154882012-09-06T19:29:27.571-05:002012-09-06T19:29:27.571-05:00Nice job on the flies. I suffered from the same af...Nice job on the flies. I suffered from the same affliction. What really helped me is watch in-person demos at the local fly shop. I saw many ham-fisted professional tyers and made me realize that if they could do it, so could I. Sometimes there are little tricks. I also watch a lot of videos...a lot. I also took a year off before I tried the smaller stuff. When I went back from the vise, I had a new attitude of yes I can. cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-23604881469030989462012-09-06T18:49:56.471-05:002012-09-06T18:49:56.471-05:00Quite an assortment. How you guys fished these mic...Quite an assortment. How you guys fished these micro flies is beyond me.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-78292547054406161432012-09-06T16:19:49.021-05:002012-09-06T16:19:49.021-05:00Thanks Jason...the Miracle Midge is definitely one...Thanks Jason...the Miracle Midge is definitely one of my go-to flies when fish are munching on sub-surface midges. The Palomino Midge on the other hand has pretty much failed me on several occassions up until now. It looks good and I'm sure it works in certain situations but I just havn't seen it happen yet.<br />I honestly don't know what brand the blue tungsten beads are , I take them out of the packages and put em in a plastic bead container when I buy them and my memory is pretty much shot these days!!HighPlainsFlyFisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687603070322008065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4688115055799633461.post-39194162493682620302012-09-06T12:41:55.301-05:002012-09-06T12:41:55.301-05:00Not bad at all- Those miracle midges bottom right ...Not bad at all- Those miracle midges bottom right are money- and the palomino midges look good too. Are those blue beads from Montana Fly Co.?Flyinthesouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025939403199286024noreply@blogger.com