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  • February 11, 2019 at 11:17 am in reply to: What can you improve? #7703
    Tim McCoy
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    I feel like I was chased into euro nymphing. I dislike split-shot, thing-a-bobs, NZ indicaters, bushes and trees hanging on my leader or tippet. Weighted flies seem like the best way to get away from the junk or become a dry fly junkie. I have watched a ton of videos, I just need hours and hours on the water. I need the experience and some mentoring. Looking forward to the nymph class in April. Looking forward to the start of a new season.

    Perhaps after our nymphing class we can start some round table discussions. Maybe, Euro nymph fly tying only.

    February 9, 2019 at 9:09 pm in reply to: Entomology. #7686
    Tim McCoy
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    Steve, I hope the book works out for you.

    Bill, I am guilty. I always go to our FATC web site first, before searching else where. I am guilty of assuming everyone does the same. I know the Russians visit the FATC site.

    Tim

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    February 8, 2019 at 7:33 pm in reply to: Entomology. #7683
    Tim McCoy
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    Steve,

    “The Bug Book” by Paul Weamer is a good place to start. The book talks about the trout stream entomology and then the flies to match up with the the bugs or hatch. It even shares fishing techniques.

    I think the book was about $20.00 on Amazon.

    February 8, 2019 at 6:54 pm in reply to: Soft hackle Wooly Bugger, #7682
    Tim McCoy
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    From left to right,  Crawdad, Orange and speckled brown. The feather closest to the hook eye is Badger. All are India Hen Back or Neck. The necks I used are behind the buggers, but are mostly cropped out. I used Badger at the head because it is a little stiffer and will push a bit more water. My first attempt at posting pix. The colors did not turn out as well as I would have liked. I used an old cell phone, but it may be due to poor lighting, or just my inexperience. An easy tie. Interesting patterns can be tied by mixing different colored necks.

    February 8, 2019 at 2:06 pm in reply to: Soft hackle Wooly Bugger, #7677
    Tim McCoy
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    Okay! You can talk about it, watch videos or you can tie a few.https://www.flyfishersatthecrossing.org/wp-content/uploads/hm_bbpui/7677/cq0s4xkkuc2ieqvfockksmsm8aah6rz9.jpg

    January 31, 2019 at 12:55 pm in reply to: Euro fishing class, #7568
    Tim McCoy
    Participant

    Thanks Bill. I watched the pod cast this morning, it can be found on you tube. Very informative.

    January 19, 2019 at 2:21 pm in reply to: Suggested resource #7483
    Tim McCoy
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    Well, you opened this can of worms. In no specific order:

    Blue Ribbon Fly, featherbender, Loon, Gink and Gasoline (Louis Cahill), Orvis FF School, Rio, Tactical Fly Fishing, troutbitten, trout and feather. These from off the top of my head. I know there are a few more weekly newsletter letters or sites.

    Also, I am subscribed to over 50 fly tying sites.

    January 11, 2019 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Suggested resource #7390
    Tim McCoy
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    Jim, You are correct, MidCurrent is loaded with a wealth of information for us fly fisherman. When I was taking Kenny’s class, 2012, he told us about their weekly newsletter. I have been a subscriber ever since. MidCurrent recently updated their website, much easier to navigate and more informative.

    January 11, 2019 at 7:25 pm in reply to: Sow Bug #7388
    Tim McCoy
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    Thanks Bill, I watched the Tightline video, re-watched it and re-watched it again and again. Finally picked-up that the fly is fished subsurface behind a weighted nymph. What had me fooled, I am a little slow, the fly was being tied on a dry fly hook. See you Thursday evening.

    December 31, 2018 at 2:09 pm in reply to: What Do You Do? #7261
    Tim McCoy
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    Barry is pretty close. I noticed the Caddis were sitting pretty low on the water surface, where as my X-caddis fly was riding taller. I pulled out my .89 cent toe nail clippers from Walmart and trimmed a way a small bit of the elk hair wing and completely removed the shuck. These small changes made my fly more effective, and I caught fish for a bit. Then a strong breeze blew up and the Caddis flies where gone in a flash. It was a nice day on the water, made better by being able to noodle out the problem.

    On this particular day I only had X-caddis patterns in my fly bow. I had left the fly box with the elk hair Caddis at home on my fly tying desk. If I had the elk-hair with me I think I would have had the same problem, and the same solution. Trim the hackle from the bottom of the fly and remove some of the wing.

    Thanks for responding, no prize offered, just part of the learning process.

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    December 14, 2018 at 5:57 pm in reply to: Did You Know? #7134
    Tim McCoy
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    Thanks for the prayers Mike. A lot of negative health issues but my brother is doing better. Here is a joy, my daughter in law has gone into labor, I will be a new Grumpa again soon.

    December 13, 2018 at 10:22 am in reply to: Peeing on the Water #7129
    Tim McCoy
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    I have been pushed in so many times that I have developed a backstroke technique in waders, chest pack and fly rod.

    December 10, 2018 at 6:59 pm in reply to: Peeing on the Water #7115
    Tim McCoy
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    If there was a “EZ-P Zipper” decal Sensei would stick it on the rear window of his fishing SUV.

    November 23, 2018 at 4:29 pm in reply to: Hand Warmers #6978
    Tim McCoy
    Participant

    I can’t answer this question directly. I have read two great articles on staying warm on the water. Both appeared in Domenick Swentosky’s, Troutbitten weekly news letter. The first was titled “Winter Hands”, the second “Fly Fishing in the Winter-Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes.” The first, “Winter Hands”, was picked up and reappeared in this week’s Midcurrent news letter. Kenny’s advise on dressing and preparing for winter fishing are also very sound. I always adhere too, NO COTTON, along with MEND, MEND, MEND!

    Good reads, hope it helps.

    November 23, 2018 at 4:29 pm in reply to: Hand Warmers #6977
    Tim McCoy
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    I can’t answer this question directly. I have read two great articles on staying warm on the water. Both appeared in Domenick Swentosky’s, Troutbitten weekly news letter. The first was titled “Winter Hands”, the second “Fly Fishing in the Winter-Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes.” The first, “Winter Hands”, was picked up and reappeared in this week’s Midcurrent news letter. Kenny’s advise on dressing and preparing for winter fishing are also very sound. I always adhere too, NO COTTON, along with MEND, MEND, MEND!

    Good reads, hope it helps.

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