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A classy guy tying a classy fly

WhiskeyCreek — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:31:38 +0000

You stay classy, West Yellowstone…

Craig Matthews tying the Sparkle Dun:

Rock & Roll

WhiskeyCreek — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:02:26 +0000

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 a dubbing loop, then trimming the rubber to shape. There are simpler and more complex methods to create a cased caddis pattern, but this looks just right.

Rocker Roller October Caddis Cased Larva

October Caddis Pupa

WhiskeyCreek — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:03:17 +0000

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

October Caddis Pattern: OC Humpy

WhiskeyCreek — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:21:25 +0000

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

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, tied humpy style
Underwing: Caddis Gold Zelon (the front end)
Wing: Deer or Elk hair tied down wing (Trude) style
Hackle: Brown, trimmed flush with hook gap

October Caddis, Elk Hair Edition

WhiskeyCreek — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:12:06 +0000

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.

Elk Hair Caddis, October Caddis

Ed Story ties the Crackleback

WhiskeyCreek — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:04:58 +0000

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 wasn’t too difficult.

Here is Ed Story tying the Crackleback:

The GSD Clouser

WhiskeyCreek — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:34 +0000

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.

October Caddis Pupa – Soft Hackle

WhiskeyCreek — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:04:19 +0000

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

October Caddis Pupa Soft Hackle

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

October Caddis, in November, just in time for National Blog Posting Month

WhiskeyCreek — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:41 +0000

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 such, I have several topics back-logged up. This will be a good excuse to clear out my backlog of blog posts.

Since its November, and nothing says November like the October Caddis (?) The next half dozen posts or so will feature the October Caddis patterns that I’ve been tying and collecting, plus some information about the fly itself.

I recently was steelhead fishing on the Deschutes, and every now and then would hook up on the bush behind me. Those hook ups resulted in a cloud of October Caddis. Future years will tell of the impact that I had on the October Caddis population near the hole in the wall.

This pattern was tied by The Fly Shop in Redding. It looks like a good attractor, indicator, and imitation – all wrapped in one fly pattern.

October Caddis by The Fly Shop

Steelhead Flies: Blue Intruder

WhiskeyCreek — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:25:50 +0000

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.