Bugs in a Tub

Posted on May 17, 2012 by mangledfly

Okay if you have fished with me, you understand that one of my strengths is not Latin terminology for aquatic insects.  I have a very simple approach to aquatic life.  Match the color and size.  But sometimes knowing a little bit more than they other guy, can give you an advantage.  Below is a video of a couple bugs in the tub.  Late May and early June the Manistee as both the Siphlonurus Nymph and Baetisca Nymph swimming around pretty regularly, in certain sections.  And yes I had to look those names up!

I have been using Ann Miller’s new Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams.  I highly recommend this book, contact Ann at AnnRMiller@aol.com .  This is a great guide for on the stream and at the fly tying bench.  Thank you Ann.

 

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Circus Peanut video on the way

Posted on May 10, 2012 by mangledfly

Last week during one of the strong thunderstorms that rolled through our area.  Had a chance to sit down with Russ Maddin and Alex Lafkas,  and talk about fishing and watch them tie up a couple patterns.  Hope to get a chance to edit the video I shot with Russ on the vise, with one of his signature patterns the Circus Peanut.  Listening to Russ and Alex talk about patterns and techniques is an experience everybody should get a chance to have.  Monitor the blog for a the video post over the next couple weeks, listening and watching Russ tie will help everybody create better streamer patterns.  Thank you Russ for sharing this pattern.  If you do not have the Peanut in your arsenal you should!

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Wild Salmon and Patagonia

Posted on May 4, 2012 by mangledfly

Video is about 10 min but gives a inside look at what Patagonia is trying to change in the world of Wild Salmon.

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Picture of the Day – 15″ brown on a dry fly

Posted on May 2, 2012 by mangledfly

Ed McCoy and I ventured down the Manistee River yesterday throwing around one of the standard early season dry flies the Medium Brown Stone (video link) .  Ed and I drummed up some nice fish on the boon dog, and then setup and zapped some smaller fish eating Hendrickson spinners.  Here is a picture of Ed holding a nice 15″ brown that could not let the stimulator go by.  Used a 15mm Canon Fish Eye lens for this photo.  Some of the most overlooked dry fly fishing of the season is early May.  No crowds and plenty of chances at decent trout.

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POD – April 26th Streamers and Snow

Posted on April 27, 2012 by mangledfly

Snow fell yesterday along with rain, on April 26th and even though I’m sick of the cold and want to move forward with the weather.  The trout were hungry to say the least.  Capt. Lance Keene picture  with his largest trout to date on a streamer.

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Picture of the Day – Hendrickson vs Drake

Posted on April 20, 2012 by mangledfly

Watched the Hendrickson take down the Ed McCoy AP Drake  in a boat side wrestling match.  FYI if you like chasing trout with the dry fly, make sure to pick up some of Ed’s Drake pattern.  New pattern at Orvis.

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Picture of the Day – How many turtles?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by mangledfly

By far the record has been set for the Manistee River in the category “How many Turtles on a Log” competition.  Dare to count?  Good Luck.  Click on the image to enlarge!

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Patagonia Gear

Posted on April 8, 2012 by mangledfly

I own the back pack and want the saltwater shell.  Patagonia has some of the best gear for the environment I like to trek around in.  Check out the video.

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POD – Hoydenpyle Trout

Posted on April 7, 2012 by mangledfly

Picture of the Day – Hoydenpyle Trout

One thing about fishing the Hoydenpyle is that you need to come to that section with a full cup of belief and a whole bunch of desire.  Stripping streamers on a bright sunny blue bird day will test all that desire in this section.  Trout below came in the bottom of the 9th with two outs.

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Let trout season begin – Picture of the Day

Posted on April 5, 2012 by mangledfly

POD was actually taken Monday with a last minute cancellation, I personally had a chance to venture out and throw some fur and feathers around.  Great to throw overhead again, and get back into the game.  With my spring steelhead season officially over for the year, time to focus on other species, hatches, and inland lake mysteries.

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