March 2021

by Doug Keene One of the more common flies for use, especially in Northwestern Lakes, and some even have some luck in Idaho and Montana rivers and streams.  This version uses UV active thread for an added punch for the more bored trout out there. All supplies should be available at local fly shops, and the […]

by Doug Keene One of the more common flies for use, especially in Northwestern Lakes, and some even have some luck in Idaho and Montana rivers and streams.  This version uses UV active thread for an added punch for the more bored trout out there. All supplies should be available at local fly shops, and the

by Chet Allison In 2011 I had a chance to visit with Kelly Laatsch owner of St. Mary Angler Fly Shop now in Cranbrook, B.C.; In our conversation I asked him about Leeches. Kelly told me that in the early spring late February, March, April the baby leeches are born and out looking for their

 by Mike Lawson as tied by Chet Allison   Hook: Standard dry fly hook, sizes 8 to 10 for BWO 14-16  Thread: Olive 6/0  Tail: Lemon Woodduck flank fibers or mallard dyed Woodduck  Rib: Yellow silk thread (or I like to use gold wire or tinsel)  Body: Olive rabbit dubbing  Hackle: Dyed olive grizzly hen hackle

By Doug Keene Hook:              Daiichi #1730, #10 Wet/Nymph Hook Thread:           UTC Ultra-Thread, 140, Tan or brown Wire:               UTC Ultra-Wire, Medium, Red Tail:                 Krystal Flash, multicolor Dubbing:         Spirit River UV2 dubbing, Golden Stone Foam Body:    2mm closed cell foam, brown, 2 inch x ¼ inch, Foam Indicator: 2mm closed cell foam, Yellow or Orange, 1 inch x ¼ inch. Leg Material: Barred Crazy

 by Chet Allison, December 1985   In size 12 and 14 it is very effective when Mayflies are active especially Blue Wing Olives. Tied in size 8 it is effective on Dragonflies and Damselflies in the early spring when fished on sinking lines. Fish on a floating line in the shallows when the Mayflies are active .