With storm after storm raging outside, I’ve been spending some good time at my fly tying desk. I love this time of winter, for the quiet hours spent either tying favorite patterns or experimenting with new ones. I’ve been doing quite a bit of the latter, with some good results: I’m tying new tube patterns, based off of a pattern I saw a Swede tie with Arctic Runner, that he swore was extremely effective. I’ve also been tying some of the old standbys — Gurglers.
In two weeks, I have a session lined up with Dave Skok. Looking forward to that. In the meantime, we’ll get through another blizzard, and another few patterns.
Stay warm!
Nice flies, Ben!
Thanks, Zak! Hope you’re putting in some good tying time this winter.
I love the tube flies. Was this the guy from the Marlboro Show? I bought some of that “runner” but haven’t dared use it yet. I’m getting quite fond of the tube flies, until I have to melt the heads. Have fun tying!
Josh: Yeah – he was! Great stuff that Runner.
Great ties, Ben! Are you going to be at the fly fishing meetup in Salem tomorrow night?
Hoping to make it, but I have a work commitment until 6 or so. I’ll do my best!