There’s no denying the effectiveness of the infamous Mop Fly. What other fly has been featured in the Wall Street Journal? “Fake news!” say the purists, and they’re right – literally. We love to theorize what the Mop might represent; crane fly larva, caddis larva, beetle grubs, cigarette butts, Cheetos, the list goes on. If
Tarpon Madness – “Lords of the Fly” Review and Musings
This at times bizarre 1973 film is referenced in “Lords of the Fly” by Monte Burke, released in 2020. “As the tarpon neared, he made one long, slow strip of the line. The fish veered toward the fly, engulfed it, and leapt, its body lurching completely out of the water, before crashing back in. It
One Million Page Views
Earlier today, our blog hit one million page views! Thank you for reading and sharing our posts and all the thoughtful comments. Nearly 2,000 of you follow us on social media and via email subscription. Thank you to the prior writers! Thank you to the current crew: Jamie Carr, Joe Drake, Bill Hager, Dave Hyde,
At the Vise: Landon Mayer’s Mini Leech
A few years ago, I decided to tie leech patterns. I had heard that they worked and was very excited that this was The Magic Fly. I’m a huge fan of Tim Flagler’s and was fortunate to take a fly-tying clinic with him. So, when he posted the video below, complete with his exhortation that