Mini Ball Weedless Carp Fly
Nothing to this fly, just a Grizzly Marabout feather wrapped on the hook shank, some eyes and a weed guard. I don’t know a bout a carp but I’d eat it. This could be tied in any of your favorite carp...
View ArticleEarly June
The last week has been busy. I’ve spent a good deal of time fishing and exploring accessible Missouri river opportunities, even getting the yak out on the big river. I’ve also tried a new spot...
View ArticleHammer Head Rough Dub Crayfish: Top Producer, Beaver Island Michigan (and...
Anyone who has followed my blog has probably heard me talk about a fly I call the “Rough Dub Squirrel Tail Crayfish“. Two years ago I fished almost nothing else. After a brief hiatus I’ve come full...
View ArticleAlton Lock and Dam Fall 2012
Wow… I hit up Alton Lock and Dam again. Water temps are starting to cool and at least some fish are feeding. As has been the case all year, water levels are low and clear! I ran into all sorts of...
View ArticleMissouri Goes Big : New Additions and Old Favorites…Part 1
Here’s a quick teaser for all you Great Lakes guys and general warm-water guys, no particular order…more coming soon. Oh yeah, check out the Great Lakes and all around freshwater Page too if your...
View ArticleMissouriflies’ Custom Dubbing Mix Chart Goes Live
The Missouriflies’ Dubbing Chart Arrives! Click lower right to go full screen. Select Edit Workbook from upper left, click edit in Excel web app. Once you have made your blend click File -> Share...
View ArticleHow to Beef Up Your Backstabber and More…
In my book, the backstabber carp fly should be as ubiquitous as the clouser minnow, or the wooly bugger. Not only is the fly in the same class, but its far more versatile as far as materials...
View ArticleSome Big Bass and a Very Very Rare Catch!
In order #2 Spot the Crappie…. Both of these fish took a size 2 weedless dark olive hammerhead Sculpin… And now for the Real Surprise… This is a warm water creek…so I can’t...
View ArticleMy Weapon of Choice for Grass Carp, Catfish, and Bluegill: Dubbing and Tie.
Here’s a how to piece on a simple fly that outperforms almost everything else where I fish. Throw on a Marabou tail and boom, another killer pattern, though geared more towards catfish and bass. Do...
View ArticleApril 21st, 2015: Dragging Bottom for Freshwater Drum
Its that time of year again… time to sample the Freshwater Drum population in your local creek or river. Get yourself an appropriate sink tip or long leader and a couple weedless lead eyed Hammerhead...
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