Whiskey Creek Fly Fishing

You stay classy, West Yellowstone…
Craig Matthews tying the Sparkle Dun:

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I bought this fly at The Fly Shop in Redding. Its call the Rocker Roller, a pattern matching the larva stage of the October Caddis.
The October Caddis is a case making caddis, forming a shell around its larva with small stones from the stream.
The Rocker Roller is formed by spinning multiple colors of rubber in [...]

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Here is a great video showing how to tie an October Caddis Pupa pattern.

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Here is an adapation of several other patterns, to form an October Caddis Humpy (OC Humpy).
This takes a classic humpy pattern, adds a zelon egg sac/shuck like the X-Caddis, and a down wing with zelon underwing.
OC Humpy

Hook: TMC 100, size 10 or 8
Tail/Shuck/Eggsac: Caddis Gold Zelon (don’t trim the “front end”)
Body: Orange Thread
Body: Deer hair, [...]

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There will be about 8 to 10 patterns for the October Caddis during November. What else could you be looking forward to in November, besides numerous variations on the October caddis.
This one is tied like the classic Elk Hair Caddis.

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I’m a bit torn about showing these videos. On one hand, the producers cut a single tying video, of a relatively simple fly, into 3 segments. Seemingly, just to have 3 opportunities to present ads.  On the other hand, these videos are an opportunity to see a master craftsman tie a classic fly.  That decision [...]

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Some Clouser minnows are tied with fox hair. Well, you know the difference between a fox and a dog?

Here is the GSD Clouser, with hair from the tail (top and bottom).

The difference between a fox and a dog? 4 beers.

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The October Caddis Pupa Soft Hackle – an easy tie, easy to fish, and effective.
October Caddis Pupa Soft Hackle

Hook: TMC 200R, size 8
Underbody: Lead and optional floss to build volume
Body: “October Caddis Pupa” dubbing (fly shops in CA carry this color, if your’s doesn’t blend 60% orange, 30% yellow, 10% red antron)
Hackle: India hen back

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My friend, John LeJeune tells me that its National Blog Posting Month, where he will be making a blog post at least daily for the entire month of November.  Sounds like a great idea. I’m in.
I’ve been very busy lately with work and home projects, so haven’t had time to concentrate on this blog. As [...]

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It takes time to tie the Intruder pattern. It takes Todd Scharf 4 videos to demonstrate the Blue Intruder. This one is tied well, it takes time to make them durable.

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