This winter is getting a bit long. I’m getting a bit of cabin fever. As my daughter put it this week: “I’m tired of not fishing.” Me too! I have not started fishing in earnest yet this year. I usually buy my license the first week in January, and I’ve caught fish on dry flies
Category: Flies and fly tying
At the Bench: The Prince Nymph
I’m late to the Prince Nymph game. I’ve had luck with some other patterns, and so, have not gotten around to it. Since I feel like fishing new flies, I’m moving on to The Prince. I’ve been tying the traditional pattern. But, the one that really caught my eye is a bit more sedate, has
Peg’s Midge, Size 26
Peg’s Midge is a dry fly. I was intrigued the moment Tim Flagler made it in a size 26 during his recent fly-tying seminar. I like the fly because it uses few materials: some cream hackle, a hook, and a peacock herl. So, I took a shot at making a few. I used some Orvis
Forrest Dorsey’s Manhattan Midge
Well, Midge Mania continues at the fly-tying desk. I follow Forrest Dorsey on Insta, and he at times posts about his favorite flies. I’ve long had good luck with peacock herl on my nymphs, and so, his Manhattan Midge really caught my eye. And, I’m a sucker for experimenting with midges. So, I’ve tied a