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Monday, May 7, 2012

On my "must tie" list: The Dirty Rat

Poor, recently-graduated-from-college, enthusiastic fly fishermen dream of the day when they can begin to tie their own flies.

I am no exception.

So, I have herein decided to begin a "must tie" list, which I will refer to personally when I forget all about the amazing patterns I see online. I figure it may also be useful to those of you who read this.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you:


 

Many thanks to Jackie Treehorn of Hatches magazine for turning the morbid observation of rodent immersion into an amazing looking pattern.   

Fly fishing for bass with a mouse pattern is definitely a lot of fun! I plan on trying it with Northerns this year sometime, too.

Tie away, my good friends. Tight lines!

P.S. The only other fly I've seen fish take as or more aggressively on top of the water is the Chugger. Check that one out while you're here!

3 comments :

  1. Someday we'll get you some fly tying gear, honey. Love you!

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  2. Anthony
    Don't put this fly on the water not expecting a hit--explosion will occur--great looking fly for the first try.

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  3. Hi Anthony. Bill Trussell sent me over. I'm from Northern California Trout (northerncaliforniatrout.com)and will be following as you post.

    Mark

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