Recent content by Oldbones

I just like using old fashioned ways and materials, wool etc.

I tied a couple of these last season, The first one I used on the first cast I used it, my rod was almost pulled from my hand. Because all night long I had only caught a very few fish, I was on the way home, and I just tried it for fun, just to see. What an incredible take it was. Hook, Kamasan...

He was so good at being just a bloke fishing, and teaching without all the drama.

I have to agree, you could not have said it better.

Thought I would post this, I have course fished in the past and this guy was always on my laptop when I was trying to learn more. God bless him. EASY FISHING - Last Session On A Small Stream With Mick - YouTube

Wanting to tie a fly, looking at what I need and finding out there is one ingredient that I don't have, I have several boxes of stuff, but not having that one thing annoys me. I am getting over it by just using what I do have.

Love these pics with your fly tying accoutrements in the background, makes a nice change from the modern day sterile pics we usually see. Lovely

Tying wings, what a struggle they used to be, now they are still not easy, but all I can do and recommend others to do is just keep trying till you get to a satisfaction point. Now, I enjoy my fly tying much much more. Some flies with wings are just beautiful, almost like art, what a great...

Hook Kamasan B120 WFS #12. Thread, Pearsalls Orange/Gold. Tail, Partridge Tail Fibers. Rib, Pearsalls Yellow Body, Hares Ear. Hackle, Partridge. Wing, Hen Pheasant. Not the greatest tie in the world, but I had lots of fun watching it grow as I tied it. I am confident that they will catch me a...

I have tied a few of these, they work very well. These look brilliant.

The bottom pic is very interesting.

Well. Had a cup of tea and got to the vise, taking onboard your advise. Feels weird tying something that is not smooth and sparse, but I am happy with this one. Hook Kamasan B12 WFS #12. Thread, Uni 8/0 Black. Tail GP Tippets. Rib, UTC Oval Gold, Body, Mature Seals Fur, Hackle, Black Hen, Wing...

And here is one with just Pearsalls silk.

I was fishing one day and while I was catching decided to put on a PTN just to see why its such a well thought of fly. Started catching right away and after a while I took a close look at the fly in the light of day. It was amazing, the copper rib was gleaming and shining through the feather...

Second attempt at the sooty olive.