I learn a lot from competition anglers, both in the USA and in Europe. In particular, Lance Egan’s attractor patterns have been money for me. I often fish Frenchies, Rainbow Warriors and Red Darts. I tweak the patterns a bit when I’m feeling industrious, but they’re fundamentally the same flies. Competition anglers compete at stretches
Category: Flies and fly tying
Synthetic Variation of Rich Murphy’s Conomo Special
I have received several requests on making my synthetic version of Rich Murphy’s Conomo Special. I am going to cover critical steps on the technical components and give some belly, body and wing material recommendations. But, feel free to customize. Materials: Gamakatsu SL12, 6/0 EZ Body, pearl, in extra-large Black nylon thread EP Fibers, olive
Things Are Heating Up!
The past two weeks have seen warm water action heat up, so here is what my family and I have found on the water lately. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jamie Carr (@immaculate_fins) The kids have been tying black foam ant patterns and having success catching bluegill and black crappie
If You Want to Catch More Fish: ABT
What is ABT? ABT is an acronym for “Always Be Tying.” If there is one thing I do more than fish, it’s tying flies. And, I attribute a lot of my success to keeping my patterns fresh. I’m constantly tying new patterns and improving time-tested winners. The possibilities are as endless as the imagination. I