Hail Call to all STS members

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:43:59 PST

Gang,

It's time to raise some funds to keep our Bass Pond website Ad-Free with our 6th annual on-line fly swap auction.

Hey, Bidder, Bidder!.......Going Once, Going Twice........

This year's Bass Pond Fly Swap Auction will begin on-line bidding for this year's Swap Flies starting this coming Friday, 19 March 2010 and ending midnight Sunday, 28 March 2010. I have to apologize to all, somehow misplaced, miscounted a couple of flies to make two complete auction sets, so I am going to put all extra flies together as one collection..... (that over 25+ flies, with some doubles) plus add 4 classic Bass Flies as a bonus in a nice fly box donated by the Bears Den....The highest bidder...

Spinning Deer Hair

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:07:51 PST

March 4th at United Fly Tyers, Woburn, MA We meet at Holiday Inn on Route 38 exit 35 off route 128/95. Class starts at 6:40 pm. See United Fly Tyers web site.

In 1950 Joe Brooks wrote Salt Water Fly Fishing. In the patterns he mentions Joe Brooks/Upperman Bug. I got two bugs but found them too heavy to use with my 8 1/2 ft Shakespeare Glass rod. Being a fanatic bug tyer I decided to make a lighter version using deer hair. I will be tying this bug thursday evening. This bug has made my day for fresh and salt water bass fishing on top. I going to brag a little. Using this bug and my 8 1/2 ft rod with (one size heavier line) WF-9-F I had the most fun - making 90 - 100 ft casts. The biggest striper I got on this outfit in Taunton River was 18 pounds, just pure fun to fish with

The Murdich Minnow - Fly Fish Ohio Tying Video

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:45:10 PST

This video was filmed "live" at the 2010 BUFF Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show last month. The Murdich is a killer pattern for just about any situation where you want to imitate a 3" to 5" long shad or shiner. The video is now uploaded to iTunes and the full step-by-step will be up on www.flyfishohio.com sometime in the next day or two. If you like the video, please consider leaving a good rating and a comment on the YouTube page. You can get updates about new articles and videos on www.flyfishohio.com by joining our Facebook Fan Page or following us on Twitter.

Thanks.

Joe C.

Welcome to the 2010 Bass Pond Fly Swap Exhibit

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:03:38 PST

Our 1st Bass Pond fly comes from Jeffsod, from Massachusetts; he tied the famous “Gartside Sparrow”. What a beautiful looking fly!!!! Jeff was a student and huge fan of the late Jack Gartside, he personally met Jack many times and he and Jeff had many discussions, Jack gave him some helpful tips and material selection on tying this unique fly. Jeff has some personally tied flies from Jack Gartside that he will cherish for a long time… The “Sparrow” is a fish catcher for sure… Known originally as...

The Orange Nymph

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:12:24 PST

I've been thinking a lot about flies I used to use as a kid in New England. Here's one that I haven't tied in 30 years, but I've got no doubt it will be as productive today as it was back then. Plus I forgot how pretty this nymph is. I like it better on a straight shank hook but didn't have any. You can get the pattern and read the back story at Fly Fish Ohio if you need pattern details.

Joe C.

The Cornwall Crappie Killer

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:29:24 PST

A long, long time ago - probably around 1970 to 1972 - I first tied this fly to fool the calico bass of the South Shore ponds where I fished. A dear friend, Denham Fisher, reminded me of this pattern in a posting on the Fiberglass Fly Rodders forum. Well I decided to tie one up to share. There's nothing particularly special about the fly, other than it's from my childhood. Also it was one of the first flies I'd ever seen that used rabbit fur for the tail and beard. This fly managed a brief local following, hanging on for the half-dozen or so years that I tied flies for sale. It even found a place in the Tight Lines tackle shop in West Bridgewater for a while. I do remember that it did the job on those crappie!

Hook: 6xl streamer hook size 6 and 8
Thread: white
Tail: white rabbit fur
Body: white chenille
Ribbing: seven...

Wiggle Fish tutorial

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:34:42 PST

Neat and simple fly pattern for a live action shad

http://ulfhagstrom.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-wiggle-baitfish.html

The Mixed Media

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:50:59 PST

The latest video and step-by-step tutorial is now available at Fly Fish Ohio. This year we'll be delivering all new videos in 720p HD!

Joe C.

fly fishing show

feeds@kickapps.com (albcorb) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:11:25 PST

Went to the Marlboro show and saw Armand tying. Had 4-5 guys at his booth and I overheard him passing on this site.
Way to go!! Came back around and he had stepped away. The show was better last year IMO
Alan

Panfish Assortment

feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:09:43 PST

I responded to a posting on the trading floor of the Fly Tying Forum.com for an assortment of Panfish or Bluegill flies which I received today. I think the seller might have one assortment left. I just wanted to say for someone who doesn't tie or just wants to add some variety to their box this was an excellent deal. I love the flies I received. Nice assortment in a very cool presentation (thread tube).

You can check them out here-
http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=47363

HAIL CALL FLY TYERS- 2010 Basspond Fly Swap

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:20:05 PST

The 4 Bass Flies You Must Tie

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:23:26 PST

Nice article from Flytyer.com on Bass Flies

http://www.flytyer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1516&Itemid=90

Flies of the World Fly-Tying Championships

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:19:46 PST

Look at these beautiful flies from FlyTyer magazine

http://www.flytyer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1666&Itemid=90

The Georgia Bullfrawg

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:08:56 PST

Neat idea using foam hair rollers

http://www.flytyer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2981&Itemid=0

Alec's Article on Classic Bass flies

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:05:02 PST

Don't know how I missed this but I thought this should be reposted if someof you might have missed this previous write up on Flytackles Classic
flies

http://www.flyfishohio.com/favoriteflies.htm

Thanks Joe for a great write up

Getting ready for Florida bass

feeds@kickapps.com (Cornmuse) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:05:45 PST

One day for peacocks in the canals, one day for largemouth in the 'glades. Just two weeks hence. It's all I'm thinking about. I tied these to toss into the salad - on 2/0 Ad Sweir Pike Hooks with mono weedguard. The flies measure 6" long and have a slider design head that I spun tight, but not too tight. They should pick up a bit of water and ride low, or even just below the surface throwing a big wake.

Hooley wooley

feeds@kickapps.com (bigbadwulff) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:40:51 PST

Pretty easy stuff. Basically a wooley bugger with a spinner bait skirt. This is a pretty big one and kinda heavy but you can make small ones easily. Skirt needs a little trimming on this one. Very easy and very effective fly.

Armand's Snake Bug

feeds@kickapps.com (B52 bugger) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:38:42 PST

Visit your local fly shop and pick up free copy of Fly Fish America. See fly patterns

Quick foam Bass fly

feeds@kickapps.com (gillbuster) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:13:08 PST

There is so many neat creations you can do with foam, its cheap and indestructible

check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRMfq7LP29I

Gillbuster

Another Year is almost upon us, whats the theme for this years fly swap guys?

feeds@kickapps.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:53:08 PST

I always look forward to our fly swap and auction here, so any ideas or concepts on this years flys? The Bass pond is just that, so of course Bass flys are in the mix, but alot of us fish alot more for Crappie and Bluegill in those same waters, so what will this years fly swap and auction target? Im for sure in, just need to know if we have a theme or target this year,
Richard

Fly Tying for Bass and Panfish