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| Fall 2010 Newsletter |
the Book
Mailer Newsletter
(fine fly fishing books since 1981)
PO Box 1273
Helena, MT 59624
1-406-443-1888 • www.thebookmailer.com • [email protected]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------the Book Mailer strives to select the newest,
most requested titles, along with innovative,
unique tools and materials. For the soul purpose
of enriching your fly-fishing pleasure.
They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but
that’s not quite it. What happens is that you begin to see
where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things,
and suddenly they’re just not such a big deal anymore.
—John Gierach
Learning from the Water
Fishing Tactics & Fly Design for the Toughest Trout
by René Harrop
As usual the Book Mailer boasts a wonderful collection of new titles and films. Learning from the Water was a shoo-in for the front
cover. Almost. We aim to select a quality "how-to" title from a familiar author, sometimes literature trumps the day, but René Harrop
has always held his special place in my list of favorite writers. With Ed Engle’s Trout Lessons (pg. 3) also covering tactics for tough
trout, we were left wondering how different or alike these two titles would be. While basically covering the same topic they are as
different as night and day, all the while delivering the same weight. René is gentle and guiding in his teaching and brings with his
lessons a flow akin to a wide, deep river. His chapters average between 7 to 12 pages each and cover twenty-three topics. The first half
covers presentation and tactics, while the rest concentrate on bugs and their representations.
René’s book is more of a spiritual journey and the chapters "A Lesson in Humility:, "Fishing the Clock" (this was a new theory for
me—it might not be, what you think it is!), and his tribute, "Men of the Water" resonate home. I also found René’s book to be geared
towards a more advanced angler (those long leader tactics will have me scaring fish for the time being).
There is just no way you want to pass up having Learning the Water
in your library. For the coming winter evenings this is a perfect diversion in literature, as well as an inspiration at the fly tying vise.
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Word is out!
—COMING MID-MAY 2011—
90 fly patterns detailing the insects &
the patterns developed to imitate them
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Photos by Bonnie & René Harrop,
Toshi Karita, Rich Paini, Masa Katsumata
No Shortage of Good Days
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by John Gierach
Reserve Your Autographed Copy!
Original artwork by René Harrop
(#J1) hardcover, 224 pages
8-1/2 x 11 inches; full-color throughout; 224 pages
(#B20915) hardcover
Price -- $39.95
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MONTANA Weather
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he year 2010 will be remembered as one of the wettest summers
Coming in December ~
Reading Trout Water
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by Dave Hughes
in more than a decade, with low temperatures and a ton of rain.
“After a decade of drought and near-drought conditions across
much of Montana, our water resources have finally recovered,” said
Lt. Gov. John Bohlinger, chairman of the drought committee.
Statewide, June and August 2010 produced the most precipitation
since 1993, and for the water year that runs from October to August,
this year will go down as the wettest since 1996-1997, according to
the National Weather Service.
The heaviest precipitation fell in central and eastern Montana. In
our home area around Helena, that translated to 10 consecutive days
of rain in May, (very little fishing). June gave us 19 days of measurable precipitation. The skies cleared for much of July, with only nine
days of rain (one of them which was the 4th of July required long
underwear and no fishing), but that jumped up to 13 days of clouds
and rain in August—including six days where almost 2 inches of rain
fell. (Which translates to no fishing, total amazement and a certain
growing attitude of "fishing" withdrawal).
The first 19 days in September it rained half of them, including
over the Labor Day weekend. In fact it rained 9 out of the past 16
weekends. We welcomed it during the work week, but couldn't it give
us a small break on our day off? Finally, the last week gave us some
record warm temperatures. Summer had finally arrived—for one week.
Completely updated 2nd Edition
of 1997 "Reading the Water"
Teaches everything the fly fisher needs to know about
stream structure, trout food and effective flies so that you can
better utilize your time on the water by focusing on the areas
most likely to hold fish.
A comprehensive source for finding trout in all types of
water. Covers riffles, runs, pools, flats, pocket water and bank
water. Learn how to find trout by studying current, temperatures, oxygen levels and food sources.
141 color photos & black-&-white illustrations;
5.5 x 8.25 inches; 320 pages
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~Watch for New Releases by Stackpole in 2011 ~
Charlie's Fly Box by Charlie Craven
Matching Major Eastern Hatches by Henry Ramsay
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And then came Montana fall.
Last October we had an unusual weather phenomenon—a "black
frost". I don't recall one of these in my lifetime and was unfamiliar
with the term. From the talk going around, I hesitated to believe it
could be that bad. Every tree, bush, shrub– every green thing stopped
right in the middle of their fall cycle. Everywhere, on the river, in
town, as far as my eyes could see. The colors never changed, the
leaves never left their limb. They hung there dead & black until the
new spring growth pushed them off—"if" there was new growth,
many didn't survive. It was ugly and severe.
But this fall, leaves rain down on our city streets. The smell along
the river bank is rich and the feast of colors brilliant as they slowly
scatter leaf by leaf. And water is everywhere. Clear, abundant and
cool. I think this fall, fishing has been tougher, due to the amount of
water cover the fish have. I don't begrudge them. I’ve spent the past
three weekends on different waters trying to make up for lost time.
Success when it has come has been sweet. But each day has been a
gift that will be unwrapped as we settle into winter. And oh, pretty the
gift will be remembered. If you haven't fished here this fall, I am sorry.
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Just Released ~
Oliver Edwards' Flytyers' Masterclass
by Oliver Edwards
The classic fly-tying book is now available once more!
First published in 1994, Flytyers' Masterclass showcases
the talents of British fly-tyer Oliver Edwards. Using his
excellent knowledge of entomology and recognizing specific
characteristics of each species of fly he is creating, Edwards
has developed his trademark of ultra-realistic flies which are
highly regarded for their near perfect imitation to the natural.
Twenty of Edwards' key patterns are described step-by-step
in highly detailed illustrations and written instructions. His
drawing and writing style is clear and concise, guiding you
through each stage of the pattern with ease.
Featured patterns include the baetis nymph, ephemerella
nymph, rhyacophila larva, and Klinkhamer special. Many flytying techniques are taught including the dubbing loop, nonspin dry fly wings, permanently splayed tails, semi-translucent
abdomens, 'roped' bodies, shortened natural-tip hackles, mohican winging, nylon-backed caddis wings, abdomen 'gilling'.
The new edition features high-resolution, close-up color
photos by Terry Griffiths which depict each fly in stunning
detail, and a new introduction by Malcolm Greenhalgh. An
essential book for any serious fly-tyer's library.
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I have a brand new pair of Chota women's waders which I love
and they've come in mighty handy. I fished the Big Horn for the first
time, on a day that was hot and fishing was slow. The very next day
chilly, gusty, and I recall some rain/sleet, but the fishing improved
and I want to go back and try again. While I am not used to "sharing"
the water with so many, everyone was congenial and the Big Horn is
an accommodating river with much to offer.
This year's precipitation has left us with almost no fire season,
full river banks, and strong seasonal growth. It hasn't changed the
beetle kill in our forests but I hope in "nature's way" it has somewhat
kept it in check. The fish have had an easy summer with cool water,
plenty of food, and space to grow and spawn—and I wasn't much of
a threat! As we enter into winter, our resting time, we have no where
to go but up and that bodes very well for Spring 2011. But better get
out there & enjoy, so far it is looking like Fall 2010 might just last a
weekend or two longer . . .
Price -- $21.95
(#B225) softcover
color photos, black-&-white illustrations; 246 pages
(#B21456) spiral-hardcover
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Price -- $49.95
(sorry, doesn't qualify for 10% discount)
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Trout Lessons
A Book Mailer Must Have!
Freewheeling Tactics & Alternative Techniques for the Difficult Days
by Ed Engle
Long name for a trout book. Some titles do have "overkill".
Not this one, I love it. Ed Engle is one of those handful of authors that
is the reason the Book Mailer came about and why we are still here.
It is works like this that is best shared. There is so much between the
pages—27 of them on Tight-Line Tactics, with illustrations, photos
and specific advice for just everything. You are going to love this.
Other chapters are: Nymphing (18 pages), Attractor Flies (20 pages),
Meadow Streams, (20 pages), Catching Difficult Trout (22 pages),
Small-Stream Finesse (25 pages). The last chapter is Oddities,
Dry Flies that Sink, Spiders and Triggers (22 Pages). There is so
much good stuff here, some of which you probably already know, but
the linkage and the new details are going to make you a better fisher.
The book is well laid out, a pleasure to hold and read.
"...a book that in its eight chapters presents a wealth of
to-the-point technical information about nymphing,
attractor flies, tight-line tactics, catching difficult trout
and oddities, among other topics, along with some
tweaks to fly-fishing's conventional wisdom."
—Karl Licis, Denver Post
It has been a difficult Montana summer to fish, our weather was very cool and wet—long underwear on the 4th of July, and at times it
seemed the rain would never stop. Banks have been full all summer, so the High-Water Strategies (26 pages) came in really handy!
(#B20917) hardcover; 7 x 9 inches; color photos; black and white illustrations; 192 pages
Price -- $29.95
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One of our favorite authors to be sure!
From Publishers Weekly—
Driving on the Rim
by Thomas McGuane
McGuane (Gallatin Canyon) adds another rueful portrait to his gallery of flawed masculine types, set, again, in Big Sky
Country. Berl Pickett is a small town doctor whose ill-advised decision to try to cover up an old friend’s suicide attempt leads
to dire consequences when she later dies from her injuries: his clinic privileges are suspended and he faces a possible criminal
negligence charge. With plenty of time on his hands, Berl reverts to his former profession of house painter. Between jobs, he
contemplates his past—seduced at 14 by his aunt, professionally inspired by a kindly doctor who alone saw the potential in
him—and contends with a couple of women: Jocelyn, a pilot with a shady acquaintance, and colleague Jinx Mayhall, a quiet
beauty who discomfits him with her pointed inquiries into his character. The novel is more contemplative than dramatic, ending, as it does, on a decidedly anticlimactic note, but readers who relish McGuane’s signature descriptions of hunting, fishing,
birding, and cruising (in a rattletrap Olds Starfire 88) will once again be satisfied with the bard of the Absaroka Mountains’
laid-back take on contemporary American manhood.
(#B21374) hardcover; 6 x 9 inches; 320 pages
Price -- $26.95
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Perfect Gift ~
Trout Water: In Pursuit of the World’s Most Beautiful Fish
by James Rowinski
Every river’s story is unique, but each shares a fundamental set of characteristics. Trout Water illustrates the compelling mystery and
complexity of these rivers and the diverse trout species that call them home. Brought to life through Jim Rowinski’s artistic vision, it reveals
the magical world of running water, elusive trout, and the bond between man and river. The book follows the geological and historical nature
of trout waters, the fundamental features and characteristics that make up trout water, and the beautiful places where fishermen pursue wild
trout. With an illuminating foreword by legendary fly fisherman and author Nick Lyons.
Jim Rowinski has spent his entire adult life in and around trout streams. He has devoted most of his career to designing and developing
fly rods, reels, wading shoes and other gear for the most prestigious brands in the industry. Jim’s passion for river photography has taken him
around the globe. His credits include photos for numerous national magazines, catalogs, calendars and national ad campaigns; along with
books on outdoor photography and fly fishing. A former wilderness and river guide, he's taught photography and fly casting since 1972.
(#B21234) hardcover; 11 x 10 inches; full color; 192 pages
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Price -- $35.00
New!
A Complete Set of Knowledge
for Fishing Tailwaters
Fly Tales
Lessons in Fly Fishing Like the Real Guys
by Scott Sadil
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"Real Guys," writes Scott Sadil in Fly Tales, his new
collection of literary essays, "belong to an inner circle of
expert anglers—men and women of rarefied gifts whose
skills, knowledge and perhaps fortune of good breeding have
positioned them in territory the rest of us can only glimpse or
occasionally admire."
But are "Real Guys" real? Follow Sadil through more than
three dozen essays as he aims for membership into that "cadre
of insiders" who, he wants to believe, rarely if ever suffer the
kinds of defeats that he has known all too well throughout his
angling career. In the tradition of fine literature from hearth,
home and afield, Sadil completes each lesson with his pattern
for a fly that has proven integral to these gracefully articulated
steps along his arduous journey to fish like a "Real Guy".
6 x 9 inches; 250 pages
(#B20919) hardcover
Fly Fishing Tailwaters
Tactics and Patterns for Year Round Waters
by Pat Dorsey
Tailwaters provide extraordinary year-round fishing, but
you have to know how to fish them. The author covers how
tailwaters work—how cold waters released from a dam affect
the water, the aquatic life and the fish. This book has it all: the
hatches, the best imitation flies to use in every circumstance,
nymphing and dry-fly tactics, all illustrated with drawings by
artist Dave Hall and more than 200 color photographs.
• Time-tested strategies for fishing tailwaters
• Matching the hatch season-by-season
• The flies and knots for success
• Contributions by regional experts
Price -- $24.95
"No one brings more knowledge or passion to an
examination of tailwater trout fishing than Pat Dorsey."
— Charlie Meyers, Denver Post
New!
Tactical Fly Fishing
70 b&w illus & 228 color photos 8.5x11 inches, 208 pages
A Guide for the Advanced & Competition Angler
by Jeremy Lucas
(#B19953) hardcover
Since the 1960s there have been revolutionary changes in
fly fishing, characterized by huge advances in tackle, casting,
watercraft and presentation skills. Today, there are more participants worldwide in fly fishing than ever before. Moreover,
interest in fly fishing competition has also escalated.
In this clearly written comprehensive book, the author
provides the reader with a master class in advanced and
competitive fly fishing with a single-handed fly rod. Attention
is paid to equipment, fishing methods and how to ‘read’ the
water. Casting techniques, high performance flies and presentation with a consideration of coaching and training, round out
the topics. There is also an analysis of how fly fishing will
develop in the future.
Pat Dorsey is a fly-fishing guide on the South Platte
and other world-class tailwaters. He is author of
"A Fly Fishing Guide to the South Platte River".
He is co-owner of the Blue Quill Angler
in Evergreen, Colorado, and is the Southwest
field editor for "Fly Fisherman" magazine.
Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies
by Pat Dorsey
Over one hundred days a year, Pat Dorsey loads his backpack with gear and hikes with his clients up to five miles into
his primary office, Colorado’s famous Cheesman Canyon. In
Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies Pat shares the fly patterns
that he relies on daily to fool trout on the most challenging
tailwaters in the west. His signature series of Mercury flies
designed for the ultra-selective trout are features, as well as his
favorite "guide flies".
• New flies and old standbys from one of Umpqua
Feather Merchant’s top-selling fly designers with
500 step-by-step photos of 24 proven patterns for
the most demanding trout.
• Patterns for streams across the country, not just
tailwaters; includes nymphs, emergers, and dry flies
that imitate mayflies, midges, stoneflies, and caddis.
• Detailed information on how to fish the patterns with
over 30 rigging illustrations from artist Dave Hall.
208 color photos; 10x7.5 inches, 192 pages
(#B20836) hardcover
Price -- $55.00
Nature
gave us two ends—
one to sit on & one to think with. Ever
since then, man’s success or
failure has been dependent on
the one he used most. 8 1/2 x 11 inches; full color; 196 pages
~Robert Albert Bloch
Price -- $49.95
(#B20918) hardcover
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Price -- $39.95
2011 Angling Calendar Selection
——great gift idea——
Angler’s Fly Fishing
On the Fly Day Planner
In its 33rd year, Angler’s Fly Fishing Calendar is the
most popular and oldest fly-fishing calendar in the U.S.
Stunning color photography and tons of helpful and
interesting info like fishing tips, hatch dates, and destinations.
This inspirational week-at-glance day planner will inspire even the
occasional fisherman to skip work. Images of beautiful streams, lakes,
fish and hand painted flies; plenty of space to fill in your appointments
and your future fishing trips; and thought-provoking quotes from
notable fly fishers, including Robert Traver, Roderick Haig-Brown,
and Gary LaFontaine.
(#B11C9) full-color; 10.5 x 9.5; 102+ pages
(#B11C1)
Price -- $24.95
Women in Waders
Daily Muse Weekly Planner
Take your fishing with you, every day. This weekly planner celebrates the flies, the fish, the meditative pleasure of spending the day
at your favorite "spot".
Created specifically just for anglers, each spread features a fullcolor photograph: a beautiful and intricately crafted fly, a prize catch
in the hands of a fisherman, a vintage poster that reflects the enduring
appeal of the sport. In the back of the book is an encyclopedic collection of fly-fishing knowledge: natural history factoids, a trout color
range map, fly hatch charts, top fishing rivers, species characteristics,
camping and hiking tips, equipment guides and more.
(#B11C7)
An ideal gift for the obsessive, passionate angler!
Each portrait captures the trout’s vivid coloration
and proportion in scientific detail.
(#B11C2)
(#B11C3) sorry, doesn't qualify for 10% discount
Price -- $11.95
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Art of Fly Fishing
by Arthur Shilstone
Paintings capture the pleasures of time spent watching
the arc of the cast, feeling the silent pull of the current, and
waiting for the line to snap to life.
Price -- $22.95
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(#B11C6)
What Fly Fishing Teaches Us
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Price -- $13.95
American Wildlife Calendars
A charming guide to life’s lessons from the unassuming
fishing rivers we long to be at. Color photos by Denver Bryan.
The uniqueness, quality and ability to capture the majestic outdoors
are what make American Wildlife Calendars so well-respected.
All photography is produced from professional photographers.
Their love for the great outdoors is showcased in these
one-of-a-kind poster size calendars.
Price -- $13.99
----Fly Fisherman on Stream
full-color; 13x20 inches open, 24 pgs.
World renowned artwork, peak fishing periods, moon phases,
and tips from America’s top outdoor experts. Thousands of
sportsmen rely on these calendars every year to plan their trips
to the outdoors. Each features exclusive editorial from
North America’s leading outdoor brands.
Price -- $12.95
Price -- $12.99
Ray Troll’s "Fish and Chips"
A metal, spiral-bound 52-week planner loaded with fly-fishing
scenes and thoughtful quotes, great for staying organized or used as
a fishing journal. The calendar is a mixture of fly fishing (75%) and
wildlife (25%) photos.
Each right-side page has a week at a glance with ample room for
scheduling appointments, phone numbers or events. The left-side page
has photos, or the month at-a-glance at the beginning of each month.
The calendar comes in a box which makes it ideal for gift-giving.
(#B11C8)
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Spend a fishy year a-musing over one of Alaska’s most
original artists. Basing his quirky, aquatic images on the
latest scientific discoveries, Ray brings street-smart sensibility
to the world of ichthyology.
Silver Creek Sportsman’s Desk Calendar
(#B11C14) 13x10.5 inches
Price -- $12.95
by Joseph Tomelleri
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(#B10C10) full-color; 7.25 x 9 inches
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Trout of North America
Price -- $12.99
(#B11C15) full-color; 144 pages
Price -- $12.99
Our best-selling calendar! Another twelve gorgeous
fishing partners in 12 beautiful fishing spots! The only thing better
than the perfect fishing spot, is these ladies fishing with you.
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New!
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Trout, Salmon & Steelhead Fly Fishing
(#B11C12)
Price -- $12.95
(#B11C13)
Price -- $12.95
Saltwater Fly Fishing
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FLY RETIREMENT PARTY
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Fly inventory is directly driven by fly sales. Every few years we have to look at numbers and some
fly patterns just don't make the cut. When it's time to re-order, there are minimum quantities for
each pattern's color & size combination. So if some selections move too slowly, it costs us more to
keep the pattern in inventory than we are making. Tough business choice–so there are some patterns we are forced to discontinue. On the other hand as we "glean" through the LaFontaine patterns the "hot-sellers" rise to the surface. Allowing us to justify adding a new color or size combination to these consistent fish takers. We have long-awaited for an olive Emergent Sparkle Pupa.
As always if you have comments on our decisions, you are welcome to let us know. Fly patterns
that are discontinued are only "retired"—they can be put back into reproduction at any time.
Air Head
Cone
6-pack $9
Brown --
size 10 (#S1002)
14 (#S1506)
Olive --
size 10 (#S1005)
14 (#S1519)
Yellow --
size 10 (#S1008)
14 (#S1488)
12 (#S1003)
16 (#S1550)
Gray --
size 16 (#S1724)
18 (#S1725
Dark --
20 (#S1732)
20 (#S1729)
Cricket
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6-pack $9
Black --
size10 (#S1558)
12 (#S1057)
20 (#S1726)
14 (#S1058)
~ from late dusk on into dark this is a killer fly; and not surprisingly it is also really effective at dawn. Do fish eat that many
crickets? Or do they just like black? (p. 151 of Trout Flies)
Drunken Sailor
Green
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size12
10 (#F1507)
-- the ultimate swimming "mouse-shrew-baby muskrat" doll. It is
a furry little clump that undulates in the water on the retrieve. ~~
Not only for trout; great for bass and pike. Keep this in your box
for the predators. (p. 11 of Trout Flies)
~ designed to be fished on stillwater using a dapping method. It
is a very light, all hackle fly that’s easily caught by the wind and
sits light and high on the water. Because it is easy to see and how
it sits on its hackle tips, the Antron Bi-visible also makes a good
pattern to fish dead drift or with a twitch on moving waters. Black
18 & 20 make a good trico imitation.
Cased Caddis Larva
4-pack $9
Gray --
size6 (#F1055)
8 (#F1056)
6-pack $9
Cream --
size 16 (#S1727)
18 (#S1728)
size8 (#S1052)
Creature
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Black --
size 16 (#S1730)
18 (#S1731)
Vanilla --
size12 (#S1048)
12 (#S1045)
~ born as a "counter pattern" during Mess testing, the Cone pattern inadvertently succeeded whenever trout were feeding on
emergers, mimicking the disheveled appearance of the hatching
nymph. It also performed well as a "cripple", taking trout selectively mopping up dying mayflies. (p. 110 of Trout Flies)
12 (#S1009)
16 (#S1520)
~ a "pulling" fly with spikes and a head of closed-cell foam that
diffuses light. Sizes 14 & 16 match the Little Yellow Stone and
Little Olive Stone of western rivers during mid- and late-summer
months. Size 16 Brown is a great imitation for the March Red in
early spring on New England streams (p. 139 of Trout Flies)
Antron Bi-Visible
size10 (#S1044)
Pistachio --
12 (#S1006)
16 (#S1518)
6-pack $9
Chocolate --
6-pack $9
White
(#S1022)
~ case-making caddisflies drift free in the current during the day,
not during the night like other larval and nymphal forms. We see
lots of these in the rivers here in Montana. (p. 45 of Trout Flies)
Black
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4-pack $9
size 4 (#F1830)
6 (#F1831)
size 4 (#F1833)
6 (#F1834)
size 4 (#F1836)
6 (#F1837)
8 (#F1832)
8 (#F1835)
8 (#F1838)
~ this streamer pattern is designed to be fished using a strip-strippause pattern. During the pause phase, it will turn over on its side
(looking discombobulated, or "drunk"). Great for tailwaters!
Foam Beetle
**highly visible indicator wing**
EZ2C Caddis
6-pack $9
Brown/
size12
Bright Green --
14
16
(#S1577)
(#S1578)
(#S1576)
Ginger --
size12
14
16
(#S1583)
(#S1584)
(#S1585)
Brown/Yellow -- size12
14
16
Gray --
size12
14
16
Green --
size 14
16
Black--
size 14
16
Free-Living Caddis Larva
Bright Green --
(#S1586)
(#S1587)
(#S1588)
Olive Brown --
Gray Drake --
size10
Halo Mayfly Emerger
(#S1815)
(#S1816)
(#S1818)
Halo Midge Emerger
Black --
Red --
18 (#S1311)
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size14
size20
6-pack $9
(#S1543)
(#S1540)
~ this is an indispensable imitation for lakes, tailwaters, spring
creeks, and for winter fishing on rivers. With the back humped up
against the surface and the body hanging down, this unique shape
is irresistible to trout. See the Halo Mayfly Emerger for Mohawk
fishing tip. (p. 128 of Trout Flies)
(#S1735)
(#S1736)
Mess
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6-pack $9
Cream --
size 8 (#S1512)
10 (#S1513)
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Red --
size 18
20
18 (#S1307)
~ this is a revolutionary pattern, a mayfly emerger that recognizes
the "halo" that forms over the thorax as the back of the hatching
nymph splits and flares out. Trout key on this bright aura. The
best way to fish the Halo Mayfly Emerger is to double rig under
a Mohawk as a an indicator pattern. (p. 122 of Trout Flies)
(#S1733)
(#S1734)
Black --
size 16
18
6-pack $9
Cream --
size 14 (#S1309)
16 (#S1310)
~ An adult stonefly, salmon fly or even a large caddisfly pattern
(think Bucktail Caddis), the Fluttering Stone is meant to be skittered across the water surface. It is a high riding fly that can be
fished drift with an occasional twitch also. As a caddisfly pattern
this is best fished in the fall but as a stonefly pattern, it should be
in your box all summer long.
Foam Ant
16 (#S1290)
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Brown --
size14 (#S1305)
16 (#S1306)
6-pack $9
4-pack $9
Orange --
size4
6
Yellow --
size4
6
size14 (#S1289)
16 (#S1286)
Gary used this pattern with the White Marker (p.11) trick all
the time -- as a searching combination this is a good one.
(p. 71 of Trout Flies)
~ the wings cant out at a 45-degree angle over the hook eye so
they enter the vision window of the fish first, the way a triggering
characteristic should. Those wings also keep you keyed in on the
action with there visibility. (see it tied in LaFontaine Originals,
Vol. lV, p.9)
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Fluttering Stone
6-pack $9
size14 (#S1285)
~ imitates all of the caddisfly larvae that don’t build cases prior
to pupation. These larvae include the free-ranging hunters (Green
Sedge - use Bright Green) and the super abundant net-makers
(Spotted Sedge - use Olive Brown).
Callibaetis --
size12
(lt gray/lt olive)
14
(#S1281)
(#S1282)
(#S1824)
(#S1825)
~ this is mainly a lake pattern (where it seems to work spectacularly).
Especially on high-mountain lakes terrestrials make up 70% or more
of the summer diet of trout and the fish are always hunting for beetles.
Foam is green or black on the bottom -- white on top for high visibility.
(#S1581)
(#S1565)
(#S1582)
~ ever notice how caddisflies love low light situations? We felt
as if the most effective dry fly was always going to be one that
you could see. The top wing is yellow and it stands up slightly
to present a visible silhouette. And by the way, this is a great fish
catcher. If you tie your own, vary the wing color to find out what
works the best for your area. (see it tied in LaFontaine Originals, Vol. l, p.9)
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EZ2C Mayfly
6-pack $9
Light Gray/Olive -- size 8 (#S1492)
10 (#S1493)
6-pack $9
(#S1274)
(#S1275)
Slate Gray/Olive --
Pale Gray/Black --
(#S1280)
(#S1554)
~ this was Gary's favorite imitation for high-mountain lakes. The
translucent foam lets light radiate around the body segments, perfectly
matching the natural insect. A great pattern for flat water in streams,
also. Eric Peper turned us on to this -- the #20 Red Foam Ant is a killer
on the San Juan in NM. (p. 197 of Trout Flies)
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12 (#S1514)
size 8 (#S1510)
size 8 (#S1495)
~ specifically designed to match larger mayflies, Gary selfadmittedly said this was a wild imitation even for his warped
reality. It looks nothing like a mayfly to the human eye; and the
fact that it works consistently on even the fussiest feeding trout
isn't always enough for the skeptics. You will just have to try it
out for yourself. (p. 222 of Trout Flies)
Missouri River Sow Bug
Gray --
size14
6-pack $9
(#S1623)
~ the totally unique imitation of one of the most important crustaceans in spring creeks and tailwaters. This fly, developed by one
of Gary’s team, Tony Perpignano, is dubbed with gray muskrat,
and weighted carefully along one side of the hook shank so that
it wobbles as it drifts in the current. So tantalizing! (see it tied in
LaFontaine Originals, Vol. lV, p.9)
Tear Drop Nymph
Uni-Products Thread – Combo Packs
–•–•–•–
20 spools per combo pack
4-pack $9
Brown/Fluorescent Pink -
size10 (#F1436)
14 (#F1438)
Green/Fluorescent Green -
size10 (#F1448)
14 (#F1450)
Cream/Fluorescent Yellow -
size10 (#F1442)
14 (#F1444)
Tan/Fluorescent Orange -
size10 (#F1612)
14 (#F1614)
Dark Gray/Fluorescent White --
size10 (#F1591)
14 (#F1593)
6/0 Uni-Thread (#M3221) 200 yard spools
Price -- $38.00
COLORS: rusty brown, red, gray, dark brown, light cahill, tan,
yellow, white, wine, olive, orange, chartreuse, black, pink, camel,
olive dun, purple, rusty dun, fire orange, light olive.
12 (#F1437)
16 (#F1439)
8/0 Uni-Thread (#M3222) 200 yard spools
12 (#F1449)
16 (#F1451)
orange, red, rusty dun, chartreuse, olive dun, olive, tan, rusty
brown, iron gray, gray, dark brown, light cahill, light olive.
12 (#F1443)
16 (#F1445)
FREE Uni-Booklet with purchase of a Combo Pack
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Uni-Products Thread – Single Spools
12 (#F1613)
16 (#F1615)
3/0 Uni-Thread 100 yard spools
Price -- $1.75 each
Olive (#M3092), Black (#M3093), Camel-brown (#M3094)
Red (#M3095), Gray (#M3096), Tan (#M3097)
12 (#F1592)
16 (#F1594)
Price -- $2.25 each
Olive (#M6092), Black (#M6093), Camel-brown (#M6094)
Red (#M6095), Gray (#M6096), Tan (#M6097)
~ the greatest nymph ever for searching a riffle. Here’s the fly that
makes trout eat it out of pure curiosity - it triggers an instinctive
"grab it" reflex. The Tear Drop is the first subsurface fly to effectively use the appeal of phosphorescence. (p. 98 of Trout Flies)
TYING HINT: After applying the Aqua Head Flex Cement (p.10),
add a little touch dubbing on the "tear drop" part of the hook for a
little bit denser body that will help hold the figure 8 pattern.
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Twist Nymph–Ostrich (with bead head) --
Gray --
size12(#S1601)
14 (#S1602)
Brown --
size 12 (#S1605)
14 (#S1606)
Olive --
size 12 (#S1609)
14 (#S1610)
Price -- $2.25 each
Olive (#M8092), Black (#M8093), Camel-brown (#M8094),
Red (#M8095), Gray (#M8096), Tan (#M8097)
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Uni-Glo Fluorescent Body Material
6-pack $9
The item everyone has been asking about since the publication of
Trout Flies to tie the Tear Drop Nymph.
16 (#S1603)
During Gary's scuba diving observations he played with fluorescence for nymph patterns. The result was a fly with a little bit of this
unnatural aura, the Tear Drop Nymph, that caught trout in incredible
numbers. You need the Uni-Glo vinyl material for the abdomen.
16 (#S1607)
16 (#S1611)
FL Green (#U250)
FL Yellow (#U251)
FL Pink (#U252)
FL Orange (#U253)
FL White (#U254)
Price -- $1.75 per spool
~ the Twist Nymph series features ostrich blended with Antron.
Antron fibers around the body mimics the translucency and brightness of the edges of a mayfly nymph. Brown and gray are moving
water colors, and the olive imitates the damsel fly nymph for
stillwaters. Hold these amazing patterns up to the light & watch
the antron dance. (p. 104 of Trout Flies)
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Variegated Midge Larva Olive/Red/Clear Antron
size14 (#S1567)
22 (#S1595)
~~ all five color spools in one package Price -- $8.75 (#U274)
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Uni-French Wire
UNI-French is a very high quality metallic wire exclusive to
UNI-Products. This tinsel is varnished so it will not tarnish.
6-pack $9
Gold
small (#M3223), medium (#M3224), large (#M3225)
Silver
Copper
20 (#S1566)
24 (#S1598)
~ a great stillwater fly, especially for high mountain lakes, but
also used on tailwaters and spring creeks with tremendous results–
out-fishing all other midge larvae imitations. It’s the flash of the
clear Antron–pure magic! Hot fly on the Green, UT.
(p. 133 of Fly Fishing the Mountain Lakes)
Price-- $38.00
COLORS: orange, black, camel, purple, yellow, green, white, fire
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Price -- $2.65 each
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LaFontaine's Legacy
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. I -- 90-min. DVD (#D3966)
by Al and Gretchen Beatty
• Aft Sparkle • Beadhead Marabou Worm • Beadhead Twist Nymph
• Deer Hair Woolly • Diving BWO Egg-Layer
• Diving Water Boatman • Duck Butt Dun • EZ2C Caddis
• Halo Mayfly Emerger • Improved Buzz Ball • Lady Heather
• Plain Jane • Tear Drop Nymph • Were Wulff
full color; 7 x 9 inches: 128 pages
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. II -- 90-min. DVD (#D3967)
Twenty-six patterns representing the last fly creations Gary had
to share with anglers. Each pattern is accompanied by recipes,
step-by-step photos and instructions, with “fishing log” commentary "Gary-style".
(#B4580) hardcover
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Caddisflies
• Creature • Cricket • Double Caterpillar • Drop Nose Minnow
• Enchanted Prince • Firecracker • Flex-Hopper
• Floating Damselfly Nymph • Natural Drift Stonefly • Pheasant Tail
Twist Nymph • Slider
Price -- $27.95
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. III -- 93-min. DVD (#D3969)
1981 United Fly Tyers Book of the Year~ The information in
Caddisflies is as current and valuable now as it was in 1981. The
entomological nomenclature of the Trichoptera has not changed
— the biology has not changed. The fly patterns and the ideas in
Caddisflies are now the standard for this insect order.
• Black June • Bread • Clear Wing Spinner • Diving Egg-Laying Midge
• Drowned Trico • Flex-Damsel • Foam Ant • Foam Spider
• Marabou Single Egg • Mess • Occasion • Shroud
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. IV -- 93-min. DVD (#D3150)
color & black-&-white photos; 8x11 inches, 336 pages.
(#B121) hardcover
• Antron Serendipity • EZ2C Mayfly • Dancing Caddis
• Drunken Sailor • Enchanted Royal Double Wing • Flame Thrower
• Fluttering Stone • Hair Sucker • Missouri River Sow Bug
• Rollover Scud • Variegated Midge Larva
Price -- $40.00
Some people’s idea of heaven
may be streets paved with gold,
but for me,
if those streets aren’t lined with books,
there is something missing.
—Gary LaFontaine
st
—Be
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. V -- 95-min. DVD (#D3151)
• Antron Parachute • Blackfly Larva • Bristle Leech • EZ2C Midge
• EZ2C Stonefly • Flex-Sculpin • Floating Caddis Larva
• Halo Midge Emerger • House Fly • Ghost Wing Were Wulff
• Gray Coughlin
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ler Successful Fly Fishing Strategies
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LaFontaine Originals: Vol. VI -- 120-min. DVD (#D3152)
with Gary LaFontaine and Dick Sharon
(and Chester, the dog-face boy)
(#D4181) DVD; 100-min.
• Antron Flashback • Beadhead Deep Sparkle Pupa
• Black-eyed Sparkling Hares Ear • Deer Hair Hornet
• Double Magic Soft Hackle • Flex Hex • Flex Muddler
• Foam Beetle • Flying Ant • Foam Inch Worm, Improved
• Snow Stone • Stub Wing Buck Tail
Price -- $29.95
watch Miracle Productions’ video clips at
www.midcurrent.com
LaFontaine Originals: Vol. VII -- 90-min. DVD (#D3153)
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Fishing and Tying Caddisflies
• Antron Bivisible • Cat's Ear • Cone • Cone Head Enchanted Mohair
Leech • Cranefly Larva • Floating Flex Crayfish • Peacock Bugger
• Silver Bicolor • Sparkling Hares Ear • Spruce Moth
• Twist Nymph (crested) • White Deer Hair Moth
with Gary LaFontaine and friends
Digital media companion to Gary's book, Caddisflies.
(#D3683) DVD; 120-min.
Price -- $19.95
Price -- $19.95 each
Fishing and Tying Attractors
atterns!
all the P
with Gary LaFontaine and friends (and his wonder dog, Chester)
All fine dry fly attractors from Gary's book, Dry Fly: New Angles.
(#D3682) DVD; 120-min.
LaFontaine Originals DVD Collection
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Price -- $19.95
All seven of the LaFontaine Originals series.
The complete set of Gary's adventure with flies~~
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The Traveling Fly Fisherman: Fly Fishing Tips
all 7 volumes (#V3160) DVD
Price --$125.00 (sorry, doesn't qualify for 10% discount)
with Gary LaFontaine, Jack Dennis, and Mike Lawson
Still one of our most popular DVD's–
(#D3971 2 disc DVD set; 120-min.
Price -- $19.95
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LaFontaine Fly Tying Materials
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~~Clear Antron~~
LaFontaine Sparkle Yarn~
only available at the Book Mailer!
(custom colors with Gary’s specific mix of yarn and Antron fibers),
What is Antron? Antron reflects light. It is Nylon, but the filaments
of regular Nylon are round and the filaments of Antron are 3 or 4
sided. Those flat sides bounce back light rays and make Antron sparkle. Use it for mixing with non-Antron yarn and fur, and for wings.
~~Sparkle Yarn~~
What is the most frustrating problem with Antron yarn? Finding it.
It is a miracle material -- just look in any fly tying catalog and
you'll see how it has been embraced since it was first used on the
LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa in 1972. But there are many different
types of Antron, and only one type of yarn was chosen by Gary for
fly tying. To ensure the availability of the right type of Antron yarn
for our own flies, and for you personal tying, we contracted for
production runs of custom colors of this perfect yarn.
1 color per bag (enough for hundreds of flies)
Price -- $1.25
(#Y217)
(#Y207)
(#Y212)
(#Y209)
(#Y210)
(#Y211)
All 11 colors
- Golden Russet
- Dark Gray
- Light Gray
- Yellow
- Pink
- White
(#Y218)
(#Y208)
(#Y215)
(#Y214)
(#Y206)
(#Y297)
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Price -- $2.75
1 bag (#Y243) Clear Antron
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~~BT’s Fly Tying Wax~~
This is the finest fly tying wax since the long-gone Overton’s
Wonder Wax. It stays soft ~~ it stays on the thread ~~ it grabs the
short-fibered Touch Dubbing and makes a beautifully fuzzy and
sparse body. Match the color of your thread to the color of the
Touch Dubbing ~~ run BT’s Wax up and down the thread once
~~ and touch dub to your heart’s content.
Brown
Ginger
Olive
Dark Green
Apple Green
(#W425) BT’s "Regular" Tacky Wax
Price -- $ 4.95
(#W276) BT’s "Super" Tacky Wax
Price -- $4.95
(for size 12 and smaller –less "tacky" or stiff as the Super Tacky Wax)
Price -- $10.00
(for size 10 and larger)
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Sometime in the past Umpqua Feather Merchants began tying the
Sparkle Pupa patterns with a bright fluorescent green yarn. Our
private tyers continued to used the Dark Green (#Y206) per Gary's
instructions. At one point, we had Umpqua use Gary's dark green and
there were protests from fly shop owners far and wide. So now you
have a choice; use the color that best matches the caddis in your area.
(#Y203)
Price -- $1.25
The hook that makes large flies "come alive"
As noted in the Theory of Imitation: The Dry Fly: New
Angles), Flex Hooks move naturally on the water.
~~Umpqua Bright Green Yarn~~
~~Flex Hooks~~
Small -- (#H280) Price -- $8.00 / 10 pack
~ Package of 10 true-size hooks ~ 10 small flex extensions ~
~ tying instruction sheet ~
Medium -- (#H281) Price -- $8.00 / 10 pack
~ Package of 10 true-size hooks ~ 10 medium flex extensions ~
~ tying instruction sheet ~
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And the companion to the Sparkle Yarn~
~~Touch Dubbing~~
Add a Sample Fly: Flex-Hopper (#1256S)
(painstakingly created by elves)
This is the fastest way to dub; no other method will form bodies as
sparse and fuzzy. It is used for the bodies on Sparkle Pupa patterns
and is absolutely essential for the touch dubbing technique.
If the pattern calls for fur, just mix them together.
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Closed-Cell Foam
(for the Air Head, Mess, or Halo Emerger)
1/16th (#F220)
1/32nd - thinner, for smaller-sized flies (#F285)
5 sheets of white foam Price -- $1.50 per size
view and learn more about the touch dubbing technique
Fishing and Tying Caddisflies video (p.9)
The segment on the Sparkle Pupa shows how to touch dub.
Use a tacky wax (for example, BT's Super Tacky, p.10) to coat the
tying thread, and then hold a small ball of the finely cut dubbing mix
and touch it to the sticky thread. Your fingers never touch the thread
– just the dubbing ball. It’s that easy!
1 color per bag (enough for hundreds of flies)
Price -- $2.25
(#T234) - Golden Russet
(#T224) - Dark Gray
(#T229) - Light Gray
(#T226) - Yellow
(#T227) - Pink
(#T228) - White
All 11 colors (#Y235)
(#T225) (#T232) (#T231) (#T223) (#T298) -
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color the foam—then coat it with
AquaFlex Head Cement
...
Sensational! for the Mess, Foam Beetle, and EZ2C Mayfly and more
Brown
Ginger
Olive
Dark Green
Apple Green
Price -- $22.00
Price -- $2.00
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Regular head cement does not work on these patterns. It makes the
foam too stiff and brittle. You need a flexible head cement.
This is the very best product for coating the white foam. Color the
packing foam with a permanent marker and then coat the foam with
this great Aqua Flex head cement. The color will stay on permanently.
It will not wash off.
(#C3070) AquaFlex Head Cement (1 oz. bottle)
Price -- $5.95
FLY-TYING FUN THAT YOUR VISE HAS BEEN CRAVING
These half-hitch tools were designed by the late
Howard Edgin and were part of Umpqua's Edgin
Tool Line. When they discontinued tool production, Chris Helm of Whitetail Flies was able to
purchase the tooling machinery and contacted
Jade River to reproduce them for his personal
use and to sell on his trade show circuit.
3-pc. Edgin Half-Hitch Tool Set
Fly-Tying
Creations
A set of three hexagon brass half-hitch tools. The design is different
from most other brands as it has a longer taper in the shank. This
creates a slower release of the knot allowing for finer accuracy in the
placement. Each half hitch has two different hole sizes accommodating hooks as small as #24.
Hackle Nabbers™
No more holding the squeeze, let the slide lock do that job, you
just guide the Nabber to perfectly tied hackle.
(X301) Hackle Nabbers
Price -- $18.95
new# 2-in-1 Edgin Half-Hitch/Bodkin Tool
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True Spin Loop Tool
This finely crafted 2-in-1 tool not only looks great on your tying
bench, but also works great. For the minimalist—a bodkin which has
an integrated half-hitch tool in the handle so you're not fussing with
multiple tools. Manufactured from brass hex stock this tool will supply many years of reliable service.
The one tool people always ask about is the "loop tool" they see
Paul Stimpson using in the LaFontaine Originals series (p.9). It
seems simple enough—it’s short (so it doesn’t drag on the table),
heavy (so it twirls fast), and perfectly balanced (so it spins true).
Price -- $4.95
(#3306) Half-Hitch/Bodkin Tool
~ Ideal for the Double Magic technique for the Twist Nymph~
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new#
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(#X286) True-Spin Loop Tool
Fly Trimming Basket
Fine-Toothed Metal Comb
The trick to form a fully-spread, loose overbody for the Deep Sparkle
Pupa and the Emergent Sparkle Pupa combing out the plies of yarn
before tying them down. Also used for combing out deer/elk hair.
(#C265) Fine-Toothed Metal Comb
Price -- $12.95
Heavier Metal Comb
Beads in Bulk
We feature a heavier metal-tooth comb for clearing the under-fuzz
on deer hair, cleaning loose hairs from fur pieces, and combing out
more than one ply of yarn. "I keep one in my fly vest. It's handy for
~~ the Highest Quality Tapered Beads Available ~~
Small 2mm (#14-18)
Brass (#M3003)
Copper (#M3013)
Silver (#M3023)
Black (#M3033)
Price -- $7.75
combing out floatant build-up from the strike indicator."
(#C219) Heavier Metal Comb
Edgewater Foam Flotation Cylinders
for the Beadhead Marabou Worm! Custom-made, closed-cell foam
cylinders that float the marabou tail of the Beadhead Marabou Worm.
The cylinder triggers a somersault action as it drifts in the current.
yellow; 25 cylinders per package (#E267)
Price -- $2.75
Marker~~
Caddisflies devoted a group of anglers into using a marker to color
the last few inches of their tippets "white" for nymph fishing.
In the book this is called the Magic Act because the fishing can
subsequently seem quite miraculous. An ordinary marker won’t work
for this trick. It has to be an opaque, metal white marker.
(#M221)
Price -- $8.95
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The Magic of the- White
Price -- $12.95
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A handy basket connected to your vise for holding materials or tossing your leftovers. When not needed, a rubber grommet below the
basket allows it to quickly rotate out of the way behind the vise.
Attaches to vise stem. Basket slides off for material disposal. Some
assembly required; breaks down easily for travel & storage.
(#3305) Fly Trimming Basket
Price -- $18.95
Large 4mm (#2-6) Medium 3mm (#8-12)
Brass (#M3001) Brass (#M3002)
Copper (#M3011) Copper (#M3012)
Silver (#M3021) Silver (#M3022)
Black (#M3031) Black (#M3032)
100 beads per package
new–
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Price -- $12.95
(#3304) 3-piece Half-Hitch set
Bead Nabbers™
These tweezers have a small indent in the
end to quickly and easily grasp the bead, and
the slide-lock engages the bead so it slides onto
the hook the first time and every time.
(#300) medium (3mm & larger)
(#323) small (2mm–3mm)
(#3041) micro (1.5mm & smaller)
for the Creature! for the Floating Damselfly Nymph! Custom-made,
closed-cell foam flotation cylinders for the Floating Damselfly Nymph
and the Creature, as seen on LaFontaine Originals, Vol. 2 (p.9).
Price -- $5.00
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Small for the Floating Damsel Fly Nymph; lime green (#E268)
Medium for the Creature; black (#E269)
10 cylinders per package
Price -- $3.50 each
New from Jim Harrison[
An Unusual Opportunity[
The Farmer’s Daughter
An Entirely Synthetic Fish
How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America
and Overran the World
by Anders Halverson
an unforgettable portrait of three decidedly
unconventional American lives
In typical Harrison novella style, we meet three very
different lives, like in Brown Dog Redux, the beloved recurring character Brown Dog is killing time in Toronto where
he’s fled to save his adopted daughter, Berry, from being
locked in an institution. But Toronto has run out of welcome
and enlists the help of an unexpected benefactor to sneak
Berry back into the States on the tour bus of an Indian rock
band called Thunderskins, with riotously funny results.
Anders Halverson is a journalist with a Ph.D in ecology
from Yale University. With support from the National Science
Foundation, he wrote this book as a research associate at the
University of Colorado’s Center of the American West.
Documenting the true-life history of rainbow trout in
America, the book chronicles the discovery of rainbow trout,
their artificial propagation and distribution, why they are being
eradicated in some waters–yet are still the most commonly
stocked fish in the US.
This is a "thinker" book and delves into politics as well as
an excellent lesson in trout biology.
I "think" this will surprise you with its depth, Halverson’s
writing is user-friendly and enjoyable. It’s a really unique opportunity to concentrate on one of our favorite fish.
(#B20651) hardcover; 5-1/2 x 8 inches; 384 pgs. Price -- $24.00
hhh
The Etiquette of Freedom
by Gary Snyder & Jim Harrison
Gary Snyder joins his old friend, novelist Jim Harrison,
to discuss their loves, lives and what has become of them
throughout the years. Set amidst the natural beauty of the
Santa Lucia Mountains, their conversations share their ideas
of all that is wild, sacred and intimate in this world.
They are humorous and friendly, with artfully interspersed
dialogue from old friends like Scott Slovic, Michael McClure,
Jack Shoemaker, and Joanne Kyger. The discussion reaches
a level of not only the personal, but the global, redefining our
idea of the Beat Generation and challenging the future directions of the environmental movement.
A DVD is included which contains the film The Practice
of the Wild with more than an hour of out-takes and expanded
interviews, as well as an extended reading by Gary Snyder.
Together they offer a rare glimpse of their extended discussion
of life and what it means to be wild & alive.
hardcover; 6 x 9 inches; 257 pages
(#B200898)
Price -- $26.00
h~h~h~h~h~h~h~h~h~h
Wet-Fly Tying and Fishing
by W.S. Roger Fogg
Much has been written about fishing dry-flies, but far less
attention has been paid to wet-flies [which can, very broadly,
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Join Johan Klingberg and Ulf Börjesson during three
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On a bonus track section Johan and Ulf tie their favorite
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tackle from Ralf Raacke.
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Sixteen of America’s favorite author-anglers spin tales
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In exchange for making those problems go away, Stoney must go
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"In six days fishing we had 31 fish of which 23 were over 8-pounds
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~~~
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Classic Flies and Their Stories
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The Source: Iceland
(#B21308) DVD
This epic cinematic experience captures the passion and
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to salmon in crystal clear rivers, search a remote fiord for arctic
char, tempt massive trout from volcanic spring creeks, and
battle sea trout in the southern rivers.
(#21699) DVD; 64-min.
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Yellowstone Patterns
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Trout Bum 4: Jurassic Lake
Join in this crazy fly-fishing adventure as André Brun and his
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(#B21269) DVD; 82-min.
Renowned angler/teacher Bob Jacklin explains and demonstrates all of the casts you need to be a good angler for trout.
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(#21307) DVD
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TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.
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Eastern Rises
by Felt Soul Media
Felt Soul partnered with The Fly Shop in Redding, California to document an epic fly-fishing journey to Russia’s
remote Kamchatka Peninsula. Ben Knight and Travis Rummel
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(#B20897) DVD; 60-min.
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TEACHER: Clyde, your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly
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Montana’s Best Fly Fishing
Flyfishing Adventures: Montana
by John Holt
Flies, Access and a Guide’s Advice
for the State’s Premier Rivers
The first in Wilderness Adventures’ new series, introduces you
to 21 little-known gems—remarkable fishing waters, but without
the crowds. John Holt has been fishing these waters for years. He
takes you with him as he probes the Clark’s Fork of the Yellowstone
in eastern Montana for healthy browns and rainbows; the Marias
River for long, carnivorous brown trout; the lakes of the Bears Paw
Mountains for brookies; and many other great waters. Inside-info on
special flies for each water, along with tying instructions, great places
to stay and where to get some good grub. John likes to explore and
spend time in the remote parts of Big Sky Country where the folks
are friendly and fewer, and the scenery is a superb as the fishing.
Other notable titles by John include:
Arctic Aurora, Chasing Fish Tales, Coyote Nowhere, Guide Wars,
Knee Deep in Montana’s Trout Streams, River Journal: Madison,
Hunted: A Novel, and Yellowstone Drift
Over a decade ago I acquired copies of Holt’s Montana Fly Fishing Guides: East and West of the Continental Divide. It was very
convenient that we at Greycliff were the first publisher of this set.
I have used them every time I have fished some place new and often
just to refresh my home waters.
by Ben Romans
Whether you want to target trout sipping Tricos on the Missouri,
pack in to the South Fork of the Flathead for a wilderness adventure,
or simply find a good spot to fish while on a vacation to Glacier or
Yellowstone National Park, this guide is the best place to start for a
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• Local guides and outfitters on techniques and tackle
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A Fisherman's Guide to Selected
Lakes of Northwest Montana
6 x 9 inches; black & white photography; 40 maps
(#B21251) softcover; 272 pages
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by John E. Moore
Most fishing guides offer very limited information on a large
number of lakes. This book provides detailed information on the lake
and surrounding area, as well as directions and fishing tips. While the
emphasis is on the fisherman's perspective, the detailed trail and camping information is also helpful. The lakes selected for inclusion in this
book are from Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula and Sanders counties of northwest Montana. They range from lowland lakes to
alpine lakes. Many can be driven to, while others require a hike.
River Rat Maps
Montana Big Hole River Access Map
Map includes river mileage, access points and descriptions,
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and points of interest. Map is not waterproof.
color; 4x10 folded, opens to 24x10 inches
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18
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mornings. Added bonus: you can see this fly from 30 feet away because
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(#S1062)
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~ tied so that the hook point rides up. On tough, flat water streams this
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~ case-making caddisflies drift free in the current during the day, not
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---------Clear Wing Spinner
Ginger --
size 12
14
Russet --
size 12
14
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~ this isn’t your typical beetle imitation. Gary correctly figured out
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surface film, just like a beetle. (p. 30 of Trout Flies)
---------Cased Caddis Larva
(#S1060)
(#S1521)
Gray --
size 12
14
~ trout in the Northeastern rivers gorge on the aquatic larvae of these
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and Canada during May and June. Use the White Marker (p.11) with
this fly. (p. 42 of Trout Flies)
---------Black June
Bright Green --
size 12
14
Brown/Yellow -- size 12
14
~ cast upstream and fish dead drift in the current. That "somersault"
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~ all-around terrestrial searching dry fly. Try it as a caterpillar imitation
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i
Diving Blue-Winged
Olive Egg-Layer
size 16
18
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Drowned Trico
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Natural Black --
size 18
20
22
(#T1093)
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~ the Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis sp.) mayfly lays its eggs underwater.
This pattern was devised and tested to mimic that behavior -- this is a
sinking fly with a post of clear Antron and an olive body that matches
the underwater female perfectly. The amazing thing about this activity
is that not only the females but also the males go underwater during the
egg-laying. What a bonanza! (LaFontaine Originals, Vol. l, p.9)
---------Diving Caddis
Brown/
size 12
Bright Green --
14
16
18
Brown/Yellow --
size 12
14
16
18
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14
16
18
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size 12
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16
18
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16
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16
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16
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size 12
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18
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(#T1217)
(#T1213)
(#T1214)
~ this is a Comparadun with a shuck of Cul de Canard fibers. It is a
variation designed for the fussiest fish. The Pale Gray/Yellowish Olive
is for the western Pale Morning Dun; the Slate/Olive is for the BlueWinged Olive. (p. 173 of Trout Flies)
----------
(#T1102)
(#T1103)
(#T1104)
(#T1105)
(#T1107)
(#T1108)
(#T1109)
(#T1110)
Emergent Sparkle Pupa
Brown/Yellow --
size 12
14
16
18
(#S1225)
(#S1226)
(#S1227)
(#S1228)
Brown/Orange
size 12
14
16
(#T1116)
(#T1117)
(#T1118)
Dark Gray --
size 12
14
16
18
Ginger --
size 12
14
16
18
3-pack $6.50
new#
(#T1131)
(#T1132)
(#T1133)
Olive --
size 14
16
18
(#T1137)
(#T1138)
(#T1139)
6-pack $12
Brown/
size 12
Bright Green --
14
16
18
new#
(#T1112)
(#T1113)
(#T1114)
(#T1115)
(#S1219)
(#S1220)
(#S1221)
(#S1222)
(#S1240)
(#S1241)
(#S1242)
(#S1230)
(#S1231)
(#S1232)
(#S1233)
(#S1235)
(#S1236)
(#S1237)
(#S1238)
(#S1243)
(#S1244)
(#S1245)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1219)
(#T1220)
(#T1221)
(#T1222)
(#T1240)
(#T1241)
(#T1242)
(#T1225)
(#T1226)
(#T1227)
(#T1228)
(#T1230)
(#T1231)
(#T1232)
(#T1233)
(#T1235)
(#T1236)
(#T1237)
(#T1238)
(#T1243)
(#T1244)
(#T1245)
~ this was always Gary's #1 fish-catcher ever since it was invented. It
tickled him the way it becomes the all-encompassing answer on certain
rivers, such as the Gunpowder (MD) or the Sacramento (CA), and when
he went there, anglers would show him their boxes stuffed with ESP's
in a wide range of colors and sizes. (p. 116 of Trout Flies)
----------
(#T1143)
(#T1144)
(#T1145)
(#T1149)
(#T1150)
(#T1151)
Enchanted Prince
Peacock --
size 10
12
14
16
(#T1155)
(#T1156)
(#T1157)
(#T1167)
(#T1168)
(#T1169)
~ the Theory of Attraction is one of the center points of The Dry Fly
-- New Angles. Choose this pattern for the color of the light- There are
six important color variations: Gray = overcast days; Lime = afternoon;
Orange = dusk; Pink Lady = early morning; Royal = brightest sun with
glare on water; Yellow = midday. (p. 168 of Trout Flies)
(#S1640)
(#S1641)
(#S1642)
3-pack $6.50
~ such a spectacular and obvious need for this imitation. The Drowned
Trico imitates all of those spinners that get sucked underwater. You'll
catch fish after fish on this pattern. Fish dead drift through areas where
trout are working the surface. (LaFontaine Originals, Vol. lll, p.9)
----------
~ in a recent survey of commercial fly sales only one winged wet
fly pattern (the forgotten fly style) ranked in the top 20 -- it was this
wonderful, imitative pattern. Gary considered this an indispensable
pattern in his fly box. Caddis can be the phantom insect anglers can't
see but must trust in by the way the trout are feeding. Extra protection
for always having the right stage. (p. 32 of Trout Flies)
---------Double Wing
6-pack $12
6-pack $12
(#S1680)
(#S1681)
(#S1682)
(#S1683)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1680)
(#T1681)
(#T1682)
(#T1683)
~ this variation of the Prince Nymph was developed and tested by our
research. In the LaFontaine Originals series Paul Stimpson shows how
the Double Magic technique adds an aura of orange Antron around the
peacock body -- and makes the classic original into a new super nymph.
(see it tied in LaFontaine Originals, Vol ll, p.9)
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EZ2C Mayfly
Blue Wing Olive -- size 16
(slate/dk olive)
18
Callibaetis --
Gray Drake --
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
(#S1817)
(#T1817)
(#S1698)
(#S1699)
size 16
size 12
(#S1819)
Light Cahill --
size 12
(cream)
14
(#T1822)
(#T1823)
Halo Mayfly Emerger
Olive --
size 14
16
18
~ the wings cant out at a 45-degree angle over the hook eye so they
enter the vision window of the fish first, the way a triggering characteristic should. Those wings also keep you keyed in on the action with
their visibility. (see it tied in LaFontaine Originals, Vol. lV, p.9)
---------the amazing Flex Patterns
Flex-Hopper --
(#F1256)
~ a match for big insects when trout are on the hunt. The "flex" imitates the insect in a manner unlike any other hopper patterns. Trout look
over imitations and refuse every one except a Flex pattern. Why? They
are waiting for a sign of life, a bending of the body. If you are tying this
pattern, be creative, vary heads until you find a perfect combination for
your home water. (pages 181 through 193 of Trout Flies)
Olive --
6-pack $12
size 10
(#S1259)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1259)
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
(#S1194)
(#S1195)
(#S1196)
(#T1194)
(#T1195)
(#T1196)
Brown/
size 12
Bright Green --
14
16
(#S1189)
(#S1190)
(#S1191)
Dark Gray --
size 12
14
16
(#S1198)
(#S1199)
(#S1200)
Brown/Yellow --
size 12
14
16
Ginger --
size 12
14
16
(#S1202)
(#S1203)
(#S1204)
(#S1313)
(#S1314)
(#S1315)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1313)
(#T1314)
(#T1315)
Halo Midge Emerger
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
Olive --
size 18
20
(#S1541)
(#S1542)
(#T1541)
(#T1542)
(#S1316)
(#S1317)
(#S1318)
(#T1316)
(#T1317)
(#T1318)
~ this is an indispensable imitation for lakes, tailwaters, spring creeks,
and for winter river fishing. Its back floats along the surface and the
body hangs down, making this unique shape irresistible to trout. The
key when fishing is to watch for bulging rises—it is a good indication
that the trout are selectively feeding on midge pupae just beneath the
surface. (p. 128 of Trout Flies)
----------
~ every tug of the lines results in a snaky up-and-down swimming
motion. An excellent way to lake fish using a fast sinking line and
very short leader. Also great in slow water on big rivers in the weedy
shallows. (p. 66 of Trout Flies)
---------Gold Bead Deep Sparkle Pupa
6-pack $12
Black --
size 16
18
20
• TIE IT •
Flex Hook Packages Available (see p.10)
----------
Floating Damsel Nymph
(#T1297)
(#T1298)
(#T1299)
~ this is a revolutionary pattern, a mayfly emerger that recognizes the
"halo" that forms over the thorax as the back of the hatching nymph
splits and flares out. Trout key on this bright aura. The best way to fish
the Halo Mayfly Emerger is to double rig under a Mohawk as a an
indicator pattern. (p. 122 of Trout Flies)
------------
4-pack $12
size 10
(#S1297)
(#S1298)
(#S1299)
3-pack $6.50
~ it's afternoon and the light is starting to get soft. This is the time to
start drifting a Gray Coughlin on the riffles and runs. A fine, consistent
searching dry fly so drab it's hard to say what it imitates. Use it like an
Adams. The quill fibers separate after a few casts. That's okay.
------------
(#T1820)
(#T1821)
(#S1822)
(#S1823)
6-pack $12
Gray --
size 12
14
16
(#T1698)
(#T1699)
(#T1819)
(#S1820)
(#S1821)
Pale Morning Dun --size 16
(pale olive)
18
Gray Coughlin
Improved Buzz Ball
Orange/Grizzly --
size 14
6-pack $12
(#S1570)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1570)
~ one fall day on a mountain lake Gary watched trout continually bust
clumped balls of mating midges, all the time ignoring single insects on
the water. The Improved Buzz Ball brought those cutthroat charging
from many yards away. (p. 144 of Trout Flies -- this Improved Version
has a "half wing" of clear Antron for better visibility)
---------Klod Hopper
4-pack $12
(#T1189)
(#T1190)
(#T1191)
size 8
10
12
(#T1198)
(#T1199)
(#T1200)
(#F1810)
(#F1811)
(#F1812)
~ the "Superfly" of 2003. This pattern, developed by Paul Stimpson,
uses tan and dark-brown coloring and large, red and black striped legs
to imitate a mature grasshopper. He designed it with a smaller body
hackle and rubber "X" legs so it would float "in" the surface film and
ride just like a natural to fool those "intelligent" fish.
I have seen this hopper pattern work time and time again when nothing seems to be pulling the trout in. I also learned how to tie it. I think
I'll continue to pilfer the supply closet, so to speak.
(#T1202)
(#T1203)
(#T1204)
~ the weight of the bead adds another dimension to this fly. The bead
sinks the fly, of course, but it also gives it a "jigging" motion as it
bounces along the bottom. Carry both variations, regular and bead head,
in your box for versatility in presentation. (see it tied in LaFontaine
Originals, Vol. Vl, p.9)
“I have not failed. I’ve just found
10,000 ways that won’t work. ”
—Thomas Edison (1847-1931)
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Mohawk
Gray --
size 14
16
Green --
size 14
16
Orange --
size 14
16
6-pack $12
(#S1366)
(#S1367)
(#S1370)
(#S1371)
(#S1374)
(#S1375)
3-pack $6.50
Sparkling Hare’s Ear
(#T1366)
(#T1367)
Natural Hare’s Ear --size 12
14
16
(#T1370)
(#T1371)
Black --
size 6
8
10
Golden --
size 6
8
10
6-pack $12
(#S1380)
(#S1381)
(#S1377)
(#S1388)
(#S1389)
(#S1386)
Rollover Scud
Olive --
size 12
14
16
18
Orange --
size 12
14
16
18
Pink --
size 12
14
16
18
6-pack $12
(#S1406)
(#S1407)
(#S1408)
(#S1544)
(#S1409)
(#S1410)
(#S1411)
(#S1545)
(#S1535)
(#S1536)
(#S1537)
(#S1546)
Spruce Moth
3-pack $6.50
Cream --
(#T1380)
(#T1381)
(#T1377)
6-pack $12
size 12
(#S1422)
3-pack $6.50
(#T1422)
Gary’s friend made up a bumper sticker
for him after their trip to the high lake~
Ban the Twist Nymph – Save Our Trout
3-pack $6.50
Twist Nymph
(#T1406)
(#T1407)
(#T1408)
(#T1544)
Peacock (with bead head) --
(#T1409)
(#T1410)
(#T1411)
(#T1545)
~ we have been getting so many requests for this scud imitation for
rivers -- and this is a surprise because this is a fine stillwater pattern.
Apparently, the off-centered weighting on this fly makes it dance
tantalizingly on the dead drift in moving water.
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
size 10
12
14
16
18
size 14
16
18
20
22
(#S1547)
(#S1459)
(#S1460)
(#S1548)
(#S1461)
Brown & White -- size 10
12
14
16
(#S1463)
(#S1464)
(#S1465)
(#S1466)
Pheasant Tail (no bead) --
(#T1535)
(#T1536)
(#T1537)
(#T1546)
(#S1454)
(#S1455)
(#S1456)
(#S1457)
(#S1533)
(#T1454)
(#T1455)
(#T1456)
(#T1457)
(#T1533)
(#T1547)
(#T1459)
(#T1460)
(#T1548)
(#T1461)
~ the Twist Nymph is not a miracle fly (none are), but it’s antron blend
makes it the perfect "settling" nymph in stillwater. The problem with
most flies when they’re sinking in the water, is they don’t look alive.
The Twist Nymph is attractive to trout, looking both alive and vulnerable as it sinks. Antron fibers around the body mimics the translucency
and brightness of the edges of a mayfly nymph. . (p. 104 of Trout Flies)
---------Were Wulff
6-pack $12
3-pack $6.50
A hot pattern for the Big Horn (pink), Green River (olive), and
White River (orange). And a #12 Olive racked up an incredible day
on the Box Canyon on the Henry’s Fork. (p. 94 of Trout Flies)
~~!~~!~~!~~
In the confrontation between
the stream and the rock, the stream
always wins—not through strength,
but by perseverance.
(#T1463)
(#T1464)
(#T1465)
(#T1466)
~ a color variation of the Wulff design. It has a hare’s ear body, a
mixed brown/grizzly hackle, and white calf tail wings. It was created
specifically to match the western Brown Drake (none of the other Wulff
patterns do), but it proved to be such a good, all-around fly on the Big
Hole and other rivers that it became very popular for everyday drift
boat fishing. (p. 244 of Trout Flies)
•
—H. Jackson Brown, Jr., writer
~~!~~!~~!~~
(#T1636)
(#T1620)
(#T1622)
~ the Spruce Moth, always abundant around pine-forested trout streams,
is a strange terrestrial. It lands on the water, but once its wings get wet
it can’t fly away. Trout gorge on them. Indispensable on the Gallatin
River and Rock Creek in MT. (p. 240 of Trout Flies)
(#T1388)
(#T1389)
(#T1386)
~ still the finest stonefly nymph there is for matching the emerging
insects crawling into the shallows. Fish it right next to the banks. The
buoyancy of the deer hair thorax and the lead-weighted abdomen keep
this fly drifting in a vertical position. (p. 91 of Trout Flies)
---------
(#S1636)
(#S1620)
(#S1622)
3-pack $6.50
~ the question is simple -- if you mix Antron with any dubbing, do
you make a better fly? The Sparkling Hare’s Ear has a body of 50%
Antron and 50% hare’s ear. In our underwater testing this pattern pulls
trout farther than the standard Hare’s Ear pattern. Unlike the unnatural
brightness of metallic tinsel, the natural brightness of Antron never
seems to frighten or repel fish. There is magic in this material -- and
the Sparkling Hare’s Ear is a magical fly.
----------
(#T1374)
(#T1375)
~ colored deer hair covers the rear 2/3rds of the hook shank; the front
1/3rd is always white. It's that white section that makes this pattern
such a visible fly. The Mohawk often outperforms the trailing nymph
or emerger. (p. 225 of Trout Flies)
--------Natural Drift Stonefly Nymph
6-pack $12
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Offering these flies to you is a grand adventure.
Thank you for being a part of it.
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Randy Wayne White’s Ultimate Tarpon Book
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Furled Leader Size Chart
~ Floating Furled Leaders ~
The length of Leaders is the total length after
adding three feet of tippet
Size #
2
3
4
Rod Sizes
2-4 wt.
5-7 wt.
6-8 wt.
Light Olive—disappears in water
3 times the life expectancy vs. tapered leaders
Tippet Size
8x to 5x
6x to 3x
5x to 2x
size #2– 8 ft. (#L116); 9 ft. (#L117); 10 ft. (#L118)
size #3– 8 ft. (#L137); 9 ft. (#L138); 10 ft. (#L139)
size #4– 8 ft. (#L161); 9 ft. (#L162); 10 ft. (#L163)
Floating Furled Leaders -- $12.60 each
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~ Fluorocarbon Uniform-Sink Leaders ~
~ Streamer Furled Leaders ~
The best way to describe how the Uniform-Sink Leader fishes is
to picture using it on a lake with a floating line. When it is cast out it
fishes at a 45 degree angle from the end of the line. It does the same
thing in rivers but is harder to envision because of the effect of moving water. It's a great nymph leader and pulls streamer patterns down
those few extra inches that make all the difference.
The enjoyment of being able to fish at different levels of the water
column and not having to worry about the difficulty of casting a sink
tip fly line (which seldom goes where you want it to go in the first
place), is a big bonus.
A tiny micro-swivel on the tip end (rather than the tiny ring)
allows you to strip any streamer, bugger or baitfish pattern all day
long without your line, leader or tippet twisting! Available for fresh
and saltwater.
Floating, Light Olive, 9 ft.
Sizes: #2 (#L2-9LO); #3 (#L3-9LO); #4 (#L4-9LO)
Steelhead-light olive; 7-10 wt. rod (#L6-9LO)
Saltwater-smoke color; 7-10 wt. rod (#L8-9SM)
Streamer Furled Leaders -- $12.60 each
size #3– 8 ft. (#L436); 9 ft. (#L437); 10 ft. (#L453)
size #4– 8 ft. (#L439); 9 ft. (#L440); 10 ft. (#L441)
~ Strike Indicator Furled Leaders ~
Uniform Sink Furled Leaders (clear) -- $15.60 each
Combine an integrated 18" fluorescent-red butt section with a
powerful taper design and you’ve got a nymphing rig that can turn
over double-nymphs and split shot with ease. Also excellent when
fishing wet flies, nymphs and emergers just under the surface using
the "greased line" technique. Just grease the leader with floatant from
the line attachment section towards your flystopping at the point
where you want your fly hanging below the surface. You can also
grease the red section for higher buoyancy.
~ Fluorocarbon Full-Sink Furled Leaders ~
Tremendous for deep water nymphing and streamer techniques.
They kick air–resistant, weighted flies over wonderfully, and cut
through the currents to carry patterns deeper. Especially effective for
stillwater fly fishing in lakes–leaders need to sink straight, with no
belly which gives extra leverage when it comes to setting the hook.
Fluorescent-Red/Clear Fluorocarbon; 8 ft.
Sizes: #3 -8 ft. (#L412); 9 ft. (#L413); 10 ft. (#L454)
#4- 8 ft. (#L416); 9 ft. (#L417); 10 ft. (#L418)
Sizes #2 (#LSI28); #3 (#LSI38); #4 (#LSI48)
Strike Indicator Floating Furled Leaders -- $14.60 each
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Stillwater Selections
Bob Quigleys’ Signature Flies: Vol II
Stillwater Selections is a collection of 55 proven stillwater
patterns covering a wide away of food sources from chironomids to water boatman and backswimmers. Phil features a
number of unique and innovative patterns contributed by
other stillwater fly tyers — Brian Chan, Gord Honey and
Steve Jennings — along with some new names attached to
various patterns. Together they bring to the tying table proven
ability interweaved with impressive new talent.
In this book Phil leans towards simple patterns that display
a lifelike silhouette and exhibit convincing behavior in the water. Each fly pattern includes fly tying instructions, presentation techniques, and full-color step-by-step images. The book
also includes Phil's favorite stillwater knots, seasonal availability, presentation information, hatch charts, and close-up
images of all food
Quigleys’ precise instructions will elevate the skills of fly
tiers, from the beginner level to the most advanced. His enthusiastic delivery and years of fishing knowledge are conveyed
in this entertaining video. Patterns include: PMD Film Critic,
Loop Wind Trico Variant, Flying Boatmank BWO Simple
Dun, Groucho Hopper, Faux Hopper, Faux Hawk, SS Caddis.
by Phil Rowley
(#B20906) spiral-softcover; 10 x 7 inches
7 all new flies
(#B20959) DVD; 60-min.
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The New Hooked on Fly Tying Series presentsHarry Lemire
Lemire ties flies the old-style way—in his fingers. He’s one
of few on the planet that practice this historic, yet very practical artistry. Harry practices this craft (art) without the aid of a
vise and as a result his flies duplicate quite closely the epitome
of what they are supposed to look like. He quite literally holds
an enormous piece of fly-tying history between his left thumb
and index finger every time he ties a fly.
The Christmas of 1990 his wife Marlene, gave him the
book How To Dress Salmon Flies by Dr. T E Pryce-Tannatt,
and said, ‘here, this will keep you busy.’ The book fascinated
Harry. In the book were all the instructions on how to tie full
dress Atlantic salmon flies the old way. Just to think, that was
how fishermen and gillies used to tie them before vises were
invented! He went through the book from cover to cover twice
and couldn't wait to get started, finding it very possible, practical and rewarding. From that day to this he's never used a vise
when tying classic patterns. Tying in hand, now, is strictly for
nostalgia. The tradition is what he likes about it, and the tradition is why he does it.
Price -- $29.95
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South Fork of the Snake River
with Mike Lawson
The South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho is one of the
greatest trout fishing destinations in the world. Discover six
different sections of the river, the techniques and flies for
fishing them, and reap the knowledge of two of Idaho’s top
anglers. Hatches, water types, plus angling tips make this a
rich and entertaining production.
Native Cutthroats are Wild Browns are the real stars of the
show—see their deliberate takes of dry flies and slashing grabs
of big streamers. There is plenty of trout action to make this an
exciting presentation, but also enough detailed dialogue to insure that you will be ready to fish the South Fork of the Snake
when you venture there.
(#B20859) DVD; 90-min.
Dee Stripped Wing Flies "In-Hand"
Price -- $29.95
Harry shows how to tie "in-hand"
The Dun & The Dillinger Dee
(#B21215) DVD; 50-min. Price -- $24.95
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Full Dressed Atlantic Salmon Flies "In-Hand"
at the Ford dealership in Canton, Missouri
Harry shows how to tie "in-hand"
The Blue Wasp & The Helmsdale Doctor
(#B21214) DVD; 101-min.
Price -- $24.95
When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to
pick up our car, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We
went to the service department and found a mechanic working
feverishly to unlock the driver side door. As I watched from the
passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. ‘Hey,’ I announced to the technician,
‘it’s open!’ His reply: ‘I know. I already got that side.’
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Price -- $24.95
Grease Line Steelhead Flies "In Hand"
Harry originated the “Grease Liner,” which is the grandfather
of all fall steelhead waking flies. Harry shows how to tie "inhand" Fall Caddis, Grease Liner & Fall Caddis Nymph
(#B21216) DVD; 71-min.
Price -- $24.95
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The Never-Ending Stream
Fly Fishing Advice from an Old Timer
A Tribute to Fly-Tying Form and Function
A Practical Guide to the Sport and its Language
A master fly-tying artist himself, author Scott Sanchez
profiles twenty of the luminary artists whose contributions to
fly tying are legend, along with drawings, recipes, and gorgeous
photos of their flies.
Whether you’re new to fly fishing or just want to add some
new "secrets" to your own bag of tricks, this guide has the information that you’ve been searching for in one handy volume.
Packed with easy-to-follow explanations of the basics plus
ingenious tips and entertaining anecdotes culled from Quigley’s
years of fly-fishing experience from Labrador to Costa Rica.
When should you use emergers, caddisflies, midges, cripples
... and how can you create them literally on the fly right there
in the stream? What’s the real secret to playing a fish? What’s
up with winter fishing? Quigley gives you all the answers along
with advice on where to find more information on each topic:
web sites, articles and DVDs. He also includes a must-read list
of fly-fishing books with comments on what he found most
useful in each.
by Scott Sanchez
by Ed Quigley
FEATURED FLY-TYERS:
The Allens • The Baileys • Johnny Boyd • Charlie Brooks
Jay Buchner • Jack Dennis • George Grant • The Harrops
George Herter • Randall Kaufmann • Bernard "Lefty" Kreh
Gary LaFontaine • Mike Lawson • Craig Mathews • Franz B. Pott
Bob Quigley • Rainy Riding • Shane Stalcup • Al Troth
Professional fly tier and long-time celebrity fly fishing guide
Scott Sanchez started fly fishing and fly tying at the age of 12.
He is the author of two other fly tying books, A New Generation
of Trout Flies and Introduction to Saltwater Fly Tying.
(#B20839) hardcover; 6 x 9 inches; 352 pages Price -- $32.95
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73 color photos & illustrations; 10 x 7 inches; 154 pages
(#B20631) softcover
Opening Days: A Flyfisher Writes
Price -- $34.95
by Richard Chiappone
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With this eclectic collection of essays, short stories and
poems, Richard Chiappone elongates the fishing-writing genre
like a perfect backcast, suggesting that he finds almost anything
a fisherman does interesting—anything but the actual fishing.
He describes only one sport fish landed–a late season Alaskan
steelhead too cold to put up a fuss about being hooked. In
another piece, he never gets any farther than his own backyard,
standing in a midwinter snow bank, casting to house cats.
The essays, both funny and touching, reveal him as a writer
of stark contradictions: a man who despises winter but loves
living in Alaska, who thinks that the Clean Water Act ruined as
much as it fixed. At the heart of these writings is one fisherman’s
curiosity about how others might think and feel. Of course the
real quarry Chiappone is casting about for is empathy.
Secret Flies of the Czech & Slovak Fly-Tiers
by Vaclav Liska
Eleven Czech and ten Slovak fly fishers & tiers provide
information about their fly their favorite patterns, tying techniques, and use in practice to the wider fly fishing community.
Secret Flies contains more than 350 successful patterns. A
very interesting book to add to a tiers library. The section on
nymphs is particularly good. This is a multilingual book, presented in Czech and Slovak with an English translation.
hardcover; 7 1/2 x 11 inches; color; 227 pages
(#B20963) (sorry, doesn't qualify for 10% discount) Price -- $39.95
(#B20920) hardcover; 6 x 9 inches; 225 pages
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Fly Casting Scandinavian Style
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Henrik Mortensen’s version of Scandinavian casting was designed to catch fish no matter where the caster is on the river—
it is the most adaptable and flexible casting technique, giving
the flyfisher the ability to handle any situation he encounters
effortlessly.
Mortensen shares the essentials of fly casting with singleand double-handed rods in the Scandinavian tradition, beginning with the basic technique of the overhead cast. An explanation of the physics of the proper cast—and how the rod,
line, leader, and fly work as a balanced unit. Also covered are
tried-and-true knots best for this style of casting.
by Joe Mahler
by Henrik Mortensen
Essential Knots and Rigs for Trout
A handy, pocket-size guide of more than 50 knots and popular rigs and all the best modern knots for fly fishing and how
professional guides use them. Detailed rigging information for
nymphs, dry flies, and streamers are just a few of the things that
make this knot guide different from the others. Each knot is
meticulously illustrated with ample detail to actually teach you
how to tie it, unlike some knot books that leave you guessing.
Also included are leader diagrams, knot-tying tips and tricks,
and information on rigging strike indicators.
full-color detailed illustrations; 4 x 6 inches; 96 pages
11 x 11 inches; black & white and color; 192 pages
(#B20916) hardcover
Price -- $39.95
(#B20914) softcover
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Price -- $14.95
~~~~River Maps~~~~
~individual maps for over 70 rivers across the country~
Detailed river maps covering the best fisheries in the U.S. Includes a brief description of the
river’s character, the best seasons & techniques, a hatch cart & recommended fly patterns.
GPS Coordinates • Boat Ramps & Access Points • River Miles
Roads • Rapids • Land Usage (public, private, BLM, National Forest, etc.)
Campgrounds • Places of Interest
Description of Water Characteristics & Important Tributaries
Hatch Charts • Recommended Flies • Best Seasons & Techniques
Full color; tri-fold, 11 x 17 inches when folded out
Price -- $9.95 each
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AZ Lee’s Ferry
AR White River
CA East Walker River
Hat Creek
Hot Creek & Owens River
Kern River
Klameth River
Pit River
Truckee River
Upper Sacramento River
CO Animas River
Big Thompson
Cache La Poudre River
Conejos River
Dolores River
Fraser River
Piedra River
Rio Grande-Creede to S. Fork
Rio Grande S. Fork to Del Norto
S. Platte - ‘Dream Stream’
Spinney Mtn. Ranch
Thompson River
Yampa River
GA Chattahoochee River
ID Big Wood River
Boise River - S. Fork
Clearwater
Henry’s Fork - Snake River
Salmon River
Salmon River - Middle Fork
Silver Creek
Snake River - S. Fork
MI Big Manistee
Huron River
Little Manistee
Muskegon
Rogue River
WAP12
WAP11
WAPc89
WAP 10
WAPc27
WAP41
WAPc34
WAPc72
WAPc10
WAPc65
WAP40
WAPc19
WAPc88
WAPc64
WAP57
WAP33
WAPc71
WAPc01
WAPc18
MT Bear Trap Canyon
Beaverhead
Big Hole River
Big Horn River
Bitterroot River
Blackfoot River
Clarks Fork
Flathead River System
Flathead R. Middle Fork
Flathead R. N. Fork
Flathead R. S. Fork
Gallatin
Madison
Rock Creek
Ruby River
Upper Missouri River
Yellowstone River
NM Cimarron River
Red River
WAP05
WAP20
WAP37
WAP75
WAP136
WAP129
WAP142
WAP112
WAPmt67
WAPmt74
WAP68
WAP44
WAP13
WAP99
WAPmt50
WAP82
WAP51
WAPnm60
WAPnm22
WAPco95
Rio Costilla
WAPnm53
WAPco19
WAP26
WAP12
WAP34
WAP27
WAP 41
WAPi65
WAPi58
WAP58
WAP 19
WAP65
WAP48
WAP17
WAP55
WAP31
WAP24
Rio de los Pinos
Rio Grand Gorge
San Juan River
Truckee River
Batten Kill River
Beaverkill River
Delaware Branches
Salmon River
Little Miami River
Deschutes River
Grande Ronde River
John Day River
North Umpqua
Owyhee River
Rogue River
Tillamook Bay
WAPnm46
WAPnm39
WAP15
WAPc10
WAP38
WAP14
WAPny52
WAP21
WAPo11
WAPo26
WAPo71
WAPo33
WAPo40
WAPo19
WAPo57
NV
NY
OH
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UT
WA
WI
WY
S. Holston River
Watauga River
Green River
Sevier River - (incl. E. Fork)
Hoh & Bogachiel
Sauk River
Skagit River
Skykomish River
Snohomish River
Snoqualmie River
Sol Duc River
Spokane River
Stillaguamish River
Yakima River
Menominee River
Milwaukee River
Wisconsin River
N. Fork Shoshone River
N. Platte RiverGovt. Bridge to Casper
N. Platte River - Grey Reef
N. Platte River-Miracle Mile
Upper North Platte River
Snake River
Upper Green River Headwaters to Fontenelle
Upper Wind River (Dubois to Riverton)
Wind River - Canyon
(Riverton to end of canyon)
Wind River/Big Horn Thermopolis Area
YNP Firehole, Gibbon, Madison
Lamar, Slough Creek,
Soda Butte
Yellowstone/Gardner
CAN Alberta - Bow River
WAP11
WAP28
WAPu19
WAPu26
WAP47
WAP92
WAP85
WAP61
WAP54
WAP16
WAP30
WAP08
WAP78
WAP23
WAPw38
WAPw14
WAPw21
WAPw10
WAPw89
WAPw65
WAPw72
WAPwy33
WAPw27
WAPwy96
WAPwy02
WAPw19
WAPw26
WAPw41
WAPw34
WAPw58
WAPcan19
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The Accidental Angler
Every Day Was Special
Meet Charles Rangeley-Wilson, angler, conservationist and
traveler. Fishing around the world, he travels from city suburbs to Bhutan, from Icelandic moonscapes to the Seychelles–
anywhere, in fact, his fishing rod leads. He battles titanic
monsters on a tropical atoll and make-believe sharks on the
mushy-peas-and-gravy Wash; he chases inscrutable grayling
through back gardens in Provence and phantom sea trout.
Along the way he discovers that fishing can take you to the
heart of a landscape in a way few other forms of travel can
match. A fishing rod will break the ice with locals, guides,
farmers, shopkeepers, taxi drivers, and barflies. Fishing introduces Rangeley-Wilson to crabby weather and crabbier locals,
moon-phases, riptides, floods, droughts, remarkable tales and
of course fantastic slippery beasts.
In this collection of fly-fishing stories from acclaimed
novelist and outdoor writer William G. Tapply, the natural
appeal of fly fishing comes to life. Each story in Every Day
Was Special was previously published in Tapply’s back-page
column, "Reading the Currents" in American Angler, or in
Gray’s Sporting Journal or Field and Stream.
From "Dam It to First Light" to "When Trout Get Antsy",
these thirty re-readable pieces are unique in their own ways,
yet all are classic Tapply. His writings serve as testament to the
thrill of fishing, the inimitable energy of casting at daybreak.
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by Charles Rangeley-Wilson
by William G. Tapply
6 x 9 inches; 208 pages
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(#B20579) softcover; 5 x 8 inches; 240 pages Price -- $15.95
The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told
edited & introduced by Nick Lyons
foreword by David Halberstam
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8 By Carmichael
Best Fishing Stories Ever Told celebrates the art of hunting
fish at many angles. This ancient tradition is practiced all over
the world. This superbly presented collection of fishing stories
will set the reader sailing on the Loch or along the Thames,
and tracking down sharks or carp in many exciting waterways.
You will find memories, essays, true stories and fishing
accounts more or less exaggerated or imagined. Their authors
and their editor, Nick Lyons, all share a communicable passion
for a great day out fishing—a passion only surpassed by the
love of telling the tale with or without the catch to show! With
work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent
authors and fishermen, including:
by Hoagy B. Carmichael
Whitefish Press is proud to announce a new book coproduced with Hoagy B. Carmichael. Hoagy’s is a name that
is synonymous with the bamboo fly rod. His seminal work A
Master’s Guide to Building a Bamboo Fly Rod, written with
master rodmaker Everett Garrison and first published in 1977
helped create the bamboo Renaissance we still enjoy today.
8 By Carmichael: Portraits of Fly Fishing Innovators Ed
and Jim Payne, Chauncy Lively, Dr. George Parker Holden,
and Vince Marinaro, along with a Short Collection of Stories
is a book of essays and articles, some of which were previously published in the legendary The Angler’s Club of New
York Bulletin and The American Fly Fisher. These have always
been difficult to locate. Wonderfully written articles detail
everything from the author’s relationship with Vince Marinaro and Chauncy Lively to detailed and definitive articles
on famed rodmakers George Parker Holden, the author of the
influential Idyll of the Split Bamboo, and Ed and Jim Payne.
In particular, the 50-page treatment of the Paynes will likely
be the definitive work on the subject for the foreseeable future.
Based on exhaustive research, it will serve as a fitting tribute
to these masters of the split cane fly rod.
The book is printed in very limited numbers (1000 copies
in the First Edition). It is a beautiful hardcover with a Smyth
sewn binding and an Excelin stamped slipcase. Don’t miss out
on your opportunity to get a copy.
• John McPhee • Howell Raines • Ted Leeson
• Jimmy Carter • Lefty Kreh • Dave Barry
Norman Maclean • Rudyard Kipling
Guy de Maupassant • Lord Byron
Tales of baiting, angling & the watery
outdoors are recounted by great writers~
in scenic rivers, lakes & seas,
they praise the trout, snap up that salmon,
angle, aim & sing the fisherman's song!
7 x 10 inches; color and black-&-white illustrations; 120 pages
(#B20816) hardcover, slipcase
100 black-&-white illustrations; 6x9 inches, 576 pages
Price -- $49.95
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(#B21219) softcover
Price -- $12.95
—new design—1
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the perfect home for our favorite fly patterns!
LaFontaine Private Label
Fly Box
It seems every few years we have been forced to search for a new fly box that has
the bristle-tac or hook-lock insert that Gary so loved. That material has now been
discontinued in wide-width format (don't despair–velcro shoes use narrow width).
Thank goodness what we have found is even better than before!
The Rose Creek Fly Box Manufactured entirely in the USA – Lifetime warranty
Durability– High-impact resistant box with a saltwater grade stainless-steel hinge pin
Stealthy dark-green matte color with gold LaFontaine logo imprint
Standard Size 6" x 3-1/2" x 1/38" (inquire about other sizes available by special order)
Functionality– Eliminating annoyances associated with fly boxes, this unique polymer latch design
opens easily with one hand, whether the box is facing up or down. Corner radius in both directions ensures
snagless pocket insertion. The special inserts are designed with air pockets to reduce weight and allow it to float.
Versatility– Customize the perfect storage system for your own personal fishing style. Choose from four
styles of interchangeable inserts. Extra inserts enable quick exchange & organization of specialized flies.
Fly Box -- $9.95 (#3004; empty box accommodates two inserts – order desired inserts)
Insert Choices
Taper Clip Lock -- $6.95 (#3006)
Designed exclusively by Rich Femling of Rose Creek Anglers in Minnesota, the Taper Clip Lock features 60 tapered slots which
match the taper of the hook point. The retention teeth lock the fly tighter as it's pushed forward, so it won't fall out. But pull the
opposite direction and the fly comes out effortlessly. The slots accommodate a wide-range of hook sizes with no stress to the clip. The
material contains air pockets, which provides great ventilation (keeps hooks rust-free) and reduces the box weight allowing it to float.
Flat Foam -- $3.45 (#3008) • Narrow Ripple Foam -- $4.45 (#3007) • Wide Ripple Foam -- $4.45 (#3005)
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n atheist was walking
through the woods.
A
"What majestic trees"!
"What powerful rivers"!
"What beautiful animals"!
He said to himself.
As he was walking alongside the river,
he heard a rustling in the bushes behind
him. Turning to look, he saw a 7-foot
grizzly bear charging towards him. He ran
as fast as he could up the path. He looked
over his shoulder & saw that the bear was
closing in on him.
He looked over his shoulder again, and
the bear was even closer. He tripped and
fell on the ground. He rolled over to pick
himself up but saw that the bear was right
on top of him, reaching for him with his
left paw and raising his right paw to strike.
At that instant the Atheist cried out,
"Oh my God!"
Time Stopped. The bear froze.
The forest was silent.
As a bright light shone upon the man, a
voice came out of the sky. "You deny My
existence for all these years, teach others I
don't exist and even credit creation to cosmic accident." "Do you really expect Me to
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help you out of this predicament? Am I
to count you as a believer"?
The atheist looked directly into the
light, "It would be hypocritical of me
to suddenly ask You to treat me as a
Christian now, but perhaps You could
make the BEAR a Christian"?
"Very well," said the voice.
The light went out. The sounds of the
forest resumed. And the bear dropped
his right paw, brought both paws together, bowed his head & spoke: "Lord
bless this food, which I am about to
receive from thy bounty through Christ
our Lord, Amen."
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| Fall 2010 Newsletter |
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
You know, it has been a tough year in the good old U.S. of A., no matter how you stack it up and I
think we've all felt pressure some where, some time. I think you deserve a treat. This Fall 2010 edition
of the Book Mailer will sure have something to please. In these challenging times, I see challenging
topics ripped into and cracked open. Many of our favorite authors have been hard at work, not only in
tactical-on-the-water application but also literary works full of dreams and humor.
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the weight, ease of opening and closing. Despite my attachment to the bristle-tac, I can't find one negative thing
about this box and I am anxious to get one on the stream.
There are new destination titles, three for Montana
alone and Pat Dorsey has a wonderful set of books dedicated to flies and fly fishing tailwaters (p.4). Don't miss
out on a copy of the re-release of Oliver Edwards' 1994
classic fly-tying book Flyters Masterclass (p.2). The
smattering of other European titles, Fly Casting Scandinavian Style by Henrik Mortensen and Secret Flies
of the Czech & Slovak Fly-Tiers (p.25) just round out a
great selection of fly-fishing fun for your winter.
Don't forget to pre-order your copy of John Gierach's
new one, No Shortage of Good Days (front cover). We'll
get 'em autographed for you. As usual getting this crazy
catalog together was fun (especially now, when it is
done!). We hope you enjoy and find treats to keep you
anticipating the next fishing season. Have a wonderful
holiday and new year. Keep your loved ones close.
René Harrop and Ed Engle hit-a-home-run with
Learning from the Water (front cover) and Trout Lesson's (p.3). Scott Sadil releases his third book, Fly Tales
(p.4) and Tom McGuane graces us again with Driving
on the Rim (p.3). And lets not forget Jim Harrison's
new novella, The Farmer's Daughter (p.12). There
is a whole page of new mysteries (p.14) And a great
selection of new films~ The Source: New Zealand and
Eastern Rises (p.15); Flies That Catch Fish Vol. 1 & 2
and Casts that Catch Fish (p.13).
We have a Fly Retirement Party sale going on for
some of the LaFontaine patterns (p.6-8); but we also
have two new colors in the Emergent and Deep Sparkle
Pupa as well as the Diving Caddis (p.17-18).
A last minute edition to the Book Mailer is a new Fly
Box. The favored bristle-tac is no longer available for
us so we found a great box from Rose Creek Anglers.
(p.28) I've been showing it around, pulling flies in and
out, holding it to see how it feels in my hand. Judging
~ Cathy and Marcy (for the Book Mailer)
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