Tying for Alaska

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steely34
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2011/04/09 17:51:37 (permalink)

Tying for Alaska

Started in this afternoon following the guide's patterns -

4 months and counting.

Truly hope I can make it.......

Now to switch gears and start tying for some very special people I hope to meet later this year......










"They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it..... you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore."

John Gierach

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    flyfishindave
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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/09 18:39:15 (permalink)
    looks good but I see you are missing one very important pattern the purple egg sucking leech our crew ran out of them both trips we made to alaska. you are going to have a great time. also do not forget your trout beads & some hooks. if I can help in any way let me know.
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    steely34
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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/09 19:28:05 (permalink)
    Thanks FFD - yeah I just didn't get to them yet. Size 4 I'm assuming?

    "They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it..... you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore."

    John Gierach

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    flyfishindave
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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/10 08:29:14 (permalink)
    we also tied some in size 6
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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/18 14:07:42 (permalink)
    What color of egg for the purple egg sucking leach?

    There's room for all gods creatures....right next to the taters and gravy.
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    Ironhed
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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/20 10:02:10 (permalink)
    Pink, orange, chartreuse and white(yes...white).

    Ironhed

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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/20 10:54:25 (permalink)
    lookin' pretty sweet

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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/04/20 21:31:48 (permalink)
    For some reason I have not received the flies yet. Whats the hold up buddy? I was expecting to have them by now. 

    Just kidding.   They look great , as always.

    I cant wait to see some pics from the trip. I hope you have the time of yer life.

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    RE: Tying for Alaska 2011/05/07 10:51:24 (permalink)
    Nice looking flies, looking at the colors looks like you are after silvers and kings, and of course bows. You can always slip a bead on in front of your fly to make it egg sucking. Were are you going and what are you after? If bows don't forget beads if salmon are in the water, that becomes match the hatch. If salmon, don't forget smaller darker flyies if in clear small water or low water, they will get turned off with big bright stuff. I guide in Alaska and this is general info, also try foam mouse, smaller ones easier to cast when wet. Have a great trip.
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