Been Away, Winter, Big Horn

Sorry I have been away awhile and have not posted in a few months. Hope to change that over the course of spring, summer and fall.

Winter set in and my work and family pulled me away from the rivers that I normally fish in the winter. Only happened to get out twice between the New Year and today. Shameful I Know!

Lets start with January I only saw one day on the river, a very productive day fishing Cheesman Canyon. I have some photos from the days outing which Ill post later. Fished the river with a my buddy Matt. We fished a great portion of the morning and early afternoon and then spent the afternoon doing some bug research. Oh my gosh, has the river changed over the last few years bug wise. More on that to come another time. The rest of January saw me traveling and spending time for work in the grand city of Lost Wages. Needless to say I didn't loose all my wages, it was avoided easily by not gambling.

February- no fishing at all this month, but found myself tying at the West Denver TU Tying Clinic. Had a blast again this year and looking forward to next. I was the 2nd seated person and had a very busy, busy morning. Lots of folks coming up and checking my stuff out, which was a real treat and got to meet alot of other folks as well. Some I only knew by there web board handles. LOL.. Things I tied, were, bunker bombs, Stones and caddis of the underworld, dirty CDC Caddis, a few midges at request and a couple of beatis flies that were by request. Ill post some pics as well of some flies I tied from this event.

March- managed to get out once on a cold Sunday afternoon to the Blue River for a change, little did I know, but I was rusty as hell and for the first time in quite sometime I was skunked, no fish. It felt good to know I was still human and capable of getting skunked. Must have had something to do with the little front moving in and put the fish down. LOL!! Nice excuss! I did hook a couple but did not land any. Did manage to move about a dozen fish, but it was not happening for me. Did manage to talk to a few other anglers that day who, were in the same boat as me, which was good. Back to the drawing board!

April- As I sit here, I am having visions of being on the Bighorn River in Fort Smith, Montana, which is a good thing, because for the last 5 years Brandon and I have been making the annual drive up there to fish. Over the last 5 years we have been thrown curve balls and almost have not been able to make the trip, but somehow him and I continue to make the trip. So the trip is just under two weeks away and to say the least I am getting a bit excited. More so this year then previous years, maybe it is because my fishing time has been very sparse this year. Oh well.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year my friends. Its 2009 year of the Caddis Fly!!! Now with the holidays over the flyfishing shows are going to be rolling into town. There is the Big West Denver TU Flytying clinic.

I just wrapped up flytying demos at Charlies Fly box and Anglers Roost. Next demo will be at the West Denver TU Flytying Clinic Feb 14th. Should be a groovy time.

I will be busy at the bench and traveling over the course of January.

Check back soon for some new fishing pics from a recent trip into Cheesman Canyon and some new flies to come off the vise from a recent custom order.

Tight Threads and Happy New Year!

Forecast

Todays Forecast: Snow, Temperatures in the Twenties. Good Chance of Trout. This will be the forecast for the next few months. I love winter fishing, the crowds are not there, but the fish are. They still need to eat in the winter and I find winter fishing to be as fun as the spring, summer and fall, only colder!

Flyfishing Quote of the Day

Fly fishing is like sex, everyon thinks there is more than there is, and that everyone is getting more than their share. (Henry Kanemoto)

Grip Hooks

Grip Hooks are now available for purchase at selected retailers.

The new site will go live in 3-4 days but..if you'd like to order your Grip
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The following hooks are available for delivery now;

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11201 #14-#18 25pk.

14682 #14-#18 25pk.

14731 #6-#8 25pk.

14711 #10-#20 25pk.

14703 #8-#16 25pk.

11911BL #12-#20 25pk.

11013BL #10-#20 25pk.

11011BL #10-#20 25pk.

11801BL #8-#20 25 pk.

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30012 #2 #4 #6 10pk

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	Grip Hooks Caddis Pupa & Emerger 14723BL
	Grip Hooks Dry Fly & Nymph 11801BL
	Grip Hooks Dry Fly 11011BL
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Tight Threads,
Chad

How to increase fishing time with your wife and family

It was my anniversary this past weekend. We had a fabulous weekend. After the weekend, my wife said to me, well for pulling this off you have earned more fishing time. So for you fellas, wanting to earn some extra points with your wife and family and earn some extra needed fishing time. Do what I did. Surprise her with a quick over night stay at a bed n breakfast joint.

I knew our anniversary was coming up and instead of buying something for her, I went out side the box and arranged for some friends to watch our children for a night and took her down to a beautiful mountain bed n breakfast. The weather was absolutely perfect for end of October.

I had a dozen roses and a nice box of chocolates waiting. My boss gave us a really nice bottle of wine. So we were able to relax and enjoy our selves for a day and night. It was perfect. After the weekend, my wife told me that I have earned a ton of extra fishing time for pulling this one off.

So for you fellas, in need of some extra fishing time. Think out side the box, do something lovely for the wife and you to should earn extra time on the river!!1

Rising Cost

If you are a flytyer and enjoy the materials you get... Now would be a good time to stock up on your hackles, fur, feathers and hooks. We plan to see our favorite materials double in price come Jan 1. With the price of corn going up, you can expect to see the cost of hackles and feathers rise sharply. I know of 3 hook manufactures that will be raising prices as well Jan 1 due to manufacturing cost, steel, and oil. So, now would be a good time to stock up on your favorite materials before the prices raise.

Cheers.