30 Subscribers - 30 Fly Giveaway

I saw where somebody in the Philippines viewed this blog...

I heard of getting lost, but that's a whole new kind of wandering around on the internet.

I also saw that I am approaching a whopping 30 subscribers!  Yes, you saw that right.  It's not a typo.  So, in celebration, once I hit the 30 subscriber mark I'm going to give away 30 flies tied by yours truly.  I'll even tie a few specific patterns for your local waters, wherever you may be.  I wonder if a Philippino Gar Fish would eat a size 16 parachute adams?

Once we hit the big THREE-OH I'll post a quiz, or an essay topic, or perhaps a haiku ad lib, and pick the best to receive the flies.  Maybe I'll put the names in a hat and draw one.  I don't know.

Fly Fishing Is ____________.
I like to __________ __________ ___________ __________.
That's why ___________ _____________ ______.
(Each blank space represents a syllable)

On another note, I've been selected to speak at this year's TedX event here in Bozeman.  More on that to come!

Subscribe on!  Who knows?  Maybe someday it'll be....dare I say it?  40!!!

Sharp Hooks,

Sky

Salty Monday - Big Jack Crevalle off the S.U.P.

Captain Brian Vaughn of Off the Hook Charters, Inc. off of Hilton Head Island with a big Jack Crevalle on the fly.  Nice footwork!  Certainly somebody we want to go fishing with as soon as we can!  Check him out at www.OffTheHookCharters.com and get a load of some of his artwork at www.OriginalFishPrints.com.  Good stuff Brian!

One Of My Favorite Streamer Patterns

This is a great little pattern tied here by Ryan Gabert of Dakota Angler & Outfitter.  I've used this pattern, or one very similar, quite a bit in recent years as I've thrown more and more "small" streamers.  In my opinion a size 6 streamer with catch more fish than an articulated pair of size 2s and you'll still get a look from the bruisers!  

Foam Caddis

Great use of foam for a segmented body....  These techniques may very well work for most any dry fly pattern that has a little bulk (stonefly, etc.).  Can't wait to try a few out on the Big Hole in June!