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  • December 2, 2017 at 10:52 pm in reply to: P & P Midge Recipe #3586
    Kenny Klimes
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    Gentlemen:
    We are working on a video on how to tie the P&P midge. And we will add it to the web site.
    Also, the P&P midge and other midges will be the fly that we will tie during the FATC fly tying session on January 10th

    My P&P midge:
    2mm copper bead
    Tiemco 2499BL-SP Hook size 18
    Yellow 70 denier Ultra thread
    small pearl tinsel
    small copper ultra wire
    Add 2mm copper bead to the hook, put hook in vise.
    start thread at the bead and wrap half way down hook shank
    tie in small copper wire by putting the tip slightly into the bead and wrap it along the entire shank to slightly down the bend of the hook, tie in one strand of small pearl tinsel at the end of the thread/down bend of hook, bring thread back up to the bead, I will wrap the hook to put a slight tapered body towards the bead. Once taper is good I’ll wrap the pearl tinsel forward (about 4 wraps) to leave a space between each wrap to show the yellow thread, lock in the tinsel at the bead, then wrap copper wire forward just touching the pearl tinsel (again about four wraps). Tie off wire and whip finish. And catch fish.

    December 1, 2017 at 6:15 pm in reply to: Beads, beads and more beads #3567
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    The cool thing about tying midge patterns is that you can “experiment” with all kinds of colors to entice the trout to bite. Silver bead, copper bead, multi colored bead – silver wire, copper wire, red wire or blue wire – the choice is yours to experiment. Our P&P midge doesn’t look like any real midge but the trout love them. I will now tie some copper/black midges and give them a try.

    The big question is let us know where you fished and stayed so we can see if we can put together a FATC trip to the same location!!

    November 28, 2017 at 9:12 pm in reply to: Split Shot #3530
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    OK Greg, you have convinced me. My next purchase will be a Czech nymphing rod (because I am Czech) and the rest of the paraphernalia!! Don’t I owe you some Czech nymphing flies? Send a picture of the one you want tied and I’ll give it a go.

    November 24, 2017 at 6:58 pm in reply to: Split Shot #3459
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    At least someone listened in class! I, too, use a double surgeons knot above my fly (about 10 inches) and add my split shot above it. That will prevent it from slipping down. Yes, another knot and a little more time but well worth it. Always take the time to tie your knots well.

    I fish two nymphs/larva at a time and like putting my split shot “between” the two flies. It gets both flies near the bottom. I will tie a double Davy knot (yes Pete, I’m convinced it’s a good knot) to the hook of the top fly with around 10-12 inches of tippet, then tie a double surgeon’s knot to that end of the 10-12 inch tippet with another 10-12 inches of tippet and then tie my bottom fly to the end of the second tippet. The middle double surgeon’s knot will hold the slit shoot

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    November 22, 2017 at 5:24 pm in reply to: Streamers #3444
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    Tim

    I’m sure you fish with and have in your fly box many different type of streamers. A definition of a streamer can be bigger flies that you fish on an active retrieve, and these flies imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches, and large aquatic insect. So which ones to tie for Missouri was your question.

    I will tie woolybuggers in different sizes. Definitely leech patterns using rabbit or squirrel (black, brown, olive and white). Sculpin patterns, baitfish patterns like maybe a clouser minnow, the tiger tail pattern (similar to WB except the tail is a hackle feather vice marabou).

    I do tie BIG streamers for when I Musky and Pike fish – but that’s a whole other ball game!

    November 14, 2017 at 7:55 pm in reply to: Driftless Area #3342
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    Thanks for the info, Mike. I’ll probably take a trip up there in the spring. I will definitely get hold of you for more info. Welcome to our site!

    November 3, 2017 at 6:46 pm in reply to: How Many Rods & Reels Does Kenny Klimes Own #3154
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    You guys are in so much trouble! Remember it’s not how many rods you have but the size of the rod – and of course how you use it! 🙂

    November 3, 2017 at 10:27 am in reply to: Euro Nymphing #3126
    Kenny Klimes
    Keymaster

    Euro nymphing was introduced in the 1980’s by the Polish and soon taken over by the Czechs (I’m Czech!!). Because it is very effective it is used in fly fishing competitions. It is a short line nymphing technique used with heavy flies, no indicator and usually an extra long rod (10 – 12 feet). The idea is to get your flies immediately to the bottom of the river and use “feel” to feel the strike. Some euro nymphing uses a “sighter” to indicate a strike such as a red mark or different colored portion of leader that can indicate a strike. While some (I think the French) use a “curly Q” piece of line on their leader to indicate a strike. In the fly fishing competitions an indicator is not allowed.

    Greg Krochta, the lead of the Denver Fellowship, has really gotten into the Euro nymphing and does very well with it. He can get into tight places around boulders and logs and pull out some big fish – I’ve seen him!

    The flies are very heavy and with a wide gap and very sharp hooks. It’s sort of like high sticking without an indicator. The long rods have a slightly fast taper but a soft tip to help with the feel.

    Maybe Greg will read this and offer more insight.

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