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Category Archives: Field & Fly Bench
Test Fishing Idylwilde Flies, January 21, 2011
Chris Connaty at Idylwilde contacted me recently and asked if I could help test some of their signature fly patterns. Chris is director of Product Development. Wow. Chris and I had been looking for an opportunity to get together, swap … Continue reading
Burkheimer 7115-4 Fly Rod Review, February 2011
Cf Burkheimer 7115-4 Two-Hand Fly Rod Review, February 2011. In the traditional CF Burkheimer fashion, this two hand fly rod is designated as a 6-7-8 wt. Spey rod. At 11’ 5” it is light in hand and powerful beyond what … Continue reading
What Do Winter Steelhead Eat? February 7, 2011
Nicholas’ Salmon Journal, February 7, 2011 Sorry so sorry I am way behind promised deep scientific studies on the feeding habits of winter steelhead. Near as I can tell, winter steelhead do not eat much. The things they do eat … Continue reading
Tube Intruders for Winter Steelhead, December 19, 2010
Tube Intruders for Winter Steelhead, December 19, 2010 Been working at the fly bench again this morning at 4 AM. More of my original winter steelhead fly patterns layng on the floor, accumulating in a pile because they won’t fit … Continue reading
Posted in Field & Fly Bench, Jay's Flies, Salmon Fisher's Journal
Tagged Jay Nicholas, Steelhead flies, Winter Steelhead
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Tube Leeches for Winter Steelhead: December 18, 2010
Tube Leeches for Winter Steelhead: December 18, 2010 Oh my, it has only been a month since I lovingly scrubbed salt and estuary mud off my Burkheimer 995-4 and slipped into a rod tube. Now I long to swing a two-hander. … Continue reading
Q/A: What are the best hooks for Steelhead Egg Patterns?
Q: On Dec 5, 2010, at 11:53 AM, an anonymous blog reader wrote: This email should be read with the strict premise and understanding that I would never, ever dream of fishing any type off egg imitation for steelhead. Ever. … Continue reading
CF Burkheimer Salmon Fly Rod: 995-4 Single-hand Fly Rod
CF Burkheimer Salmon Fly Rod: 995-4 Single-hand Fly Rod Kerry Burkheimer builds outstanding Spey fly rods. But you should know that’s not the full menu of magic Kerry wields in his modest Fly Rod Shop in Camas. Kerry just happens … Continue reading
Koffler 16′ Jet Sled – - – Fly Fisher’s Design
Here is a quick report on my home-equity loan, ummmm, I mean my Koffler Jet Sled. Same thing, really, but hey, it’s only money, right? And who knows how many seasons any of us have left under our belts. Here … Continue reading
Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal – October 5, 2010
Nicholas’ Salmon Fisher’s Journal – October 5, 2010 Our days started early, but we were always late to the game. Coffee started the days, tackle trays got messy. Three bucks a day is a bargain for a boat launch, a … Continue reading
Three Surprising Fly Lines for Application to Fly Fishing for Chinook Salmon In Oregon
Three Surprising Fly Lines for Application to fly Fishing for Chinook Salmon – – – in Oregon? People who fly fish for Chinook often obsess over fly lines. in addition to the three Airflo fly lines listed in this article, … Continue reading
