Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Fly-Con!
Here is to a great 2010 and an even better 2011.
Stay tuned for upcoming fly tying and (once the ice lets go) fly fishing action.
2010 was a great year with many large fish caught. We are now looking forward to 2011 and a New Year of better flies and bigger fish.
The deep freeze has set in here in Manitoba, so it is time to re-stock the fly boxes. Check in from time to time to pick up some tying tips and (hopeful) promising techniques during the winter deep-freeze. Open water will be here before you know it, so keep those bobbins warm and fill those empty spots in the box.
Take care and tight lines,
Shane
Here is to a great 2010 and an even better 2011.
Stay tuned for upcoming fly tying and (once the ice lets go) fly fishing action.
2010 was a great year with many large fish caught. We are now looking forward to 2011 and a New Year of better flies and bigger fish.
The deep freeze has set in here in Manitoba, so it is time to re-stock the fly boxes. Check in from time to time to pick up some tying tips and (hopeful) promising techniques during the winter deep-freeze. Open water will be here before you know it, so keep those bobbins warm and fill those empty spots in the box.
Take care and tight lines,
Shane
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Fly Fishing Videos - Lake Trout & Channel Cat
Fly fishing in Clearwater, MB. Check out the video at Fly-Con on YouTube.
Fly Fishing the Red River and some of its Tribs
Fly Fishing the Red River and some of its Tribs
Sunday, August 22, 2010
The Spear Lake Special
For quite some time I had heard mention of a particular fly pattern local to the Parklands region of Manitoba. I was unable to locate the recipe for this fly, or even get a general description of what it looked like.
While preparing for the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships, one of my team mates handed me a few odd looking variations of a Woolly Bugger, the Spear Lake Special, answering my question as to what this fly looked like. This fly ended up being a key pattern for me winning the silver medal at the 2010 Canadian National FF Championships in Roblin Manitoba.
Although I am not sure who originally created this pattern (believe it was Ozzie Mckay) or the original materials list, I am posting the pattern and materials used in the fly that was successful for me. A few subtle variations to the common Woolly Bugger has produced a great fly for the Parklands region of Manitoba and many other places I'm sure.
Like many successful patterns for the Parklands, the key is to keep the fly on the sparse side.
Material List and Description
Hook - Mustad 3906B #6
Tail - Olive Marabou - Tied in sparse, slightly longer than the length of the body - Include 4 strands of chartreuse flashabou
Body - Peacock Ice Dub
Hackle - Olive Genetic Grizzly - sparse, little bulk at front of fly
Rib - Gold Wire
Wing - Polar Bear - Tied in at the 3/4 mark, adds a bit of extra sheen and
changes the overall profile of the fly
Bead - 5/32 Orange Bead
This fly is tied exactly like a woolly bugger, but is a bit trickier to wrap the hack and rib forward with the wing. Continue to hold the wing and pull it forward while performing this operation to prevent fibers from becoming entrapped under the hackle and rib.
A simple pattern to tie, and can be deadly both for Spring and Fall still water trout.
While preparing for the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships, one of my team mates handed me a few odd looking variations of a Woolly Bugger, the Spear Lake Special, answering my question as to what this fly looked like. This fly ended up being a key pattern for me winning the silver medal at the 2010 Canadian National FF Championships in Roblin Manitoba.
Although I am not sure who originally created this pattern (believe it was Ozzie Mckay) or the original materials list, I am posting the pattern and materials used in the fly that was successful for me. A few subtle variations to the common Woolly Bugger has produced a great fly for the Parklands region of Manitoba and many other places I'm sure.
Like many successful patterns for the Parklands, the key is to keep the fly on the sparse side.
Material List and Description
Hook - Mustad 3906B #6
Tail - Olive Marabou - Tied in sparse, slightly longer than the length of the body - Include 4 strands of chartreuse flashabou
Body - Peacock Ice Dub
Hackle - Olive Genetic Grizzly - sparse, little bulk at front of fly
Rib - Gold Wire
Wing - Polar Bear - Tied in at the 3/4 mark, adds a bit of extra sheen and
changes the overall profile of the fly
Bead - 5/32 Orange Bead
This fly is tied exactly like a woolly bugger, but is a bit trickier to wrap the hack and rib forward with the wing. Continue to hold the wing and pull it forward while performing this operation to prevent fibers from becoming entrapped under the hackle and rib.
A simple pattern to tie, and can be deadly both for Spring and Fall still water trout.
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