Gary
Low water salmon flies
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Low water salmon flies
#1I have a friend up in New Brunswick that is an awesome fly tyer, particularly when it comes to classic salmon flies. He's a welder by trade, and actually only has 1/2 an index finger on his right hand...I'd have a tough time tying in that situation (wags would say I do anyway). He recently tied up two sets of small low water salmon flies...one for him, one for me if I'd frame them. Happy to do so! My copy of the framing is now on the wall below one that contains flies tied by Fulsher, Krom and Warren...he is certainly in their class of tyer!
Gary
Gary
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#2Congrats.....those are exquisitely tied summer salmon flies with the right proportions in the dressings. The Blue Charm is one of the nicest I’ve seen. I’m on way way to the Restigouche for some grilse and summer salmon fishing and will be betting on most of these same patterns, but their not quite as pretty as yours. My favourite among your Miramichi assortment, is the Night Hawk, a forgotten, seldom used fly, that originated at Camp Harmony on the Restigouche in the 1880s. This pattern still triggers takers when a dark pattern is called for.
Regards....Jim
Regards....Jim
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#4The tyer, Stephen Nye, and I as well as a couple other fellows were all bemoaning having to put a topping on a Night Hawk. Looks nice in a frame, if you never have to move the frame! Not sure a salmon would care one way or the other if it was there. Looking forward to swinging a variety of older featherwings eventually when the border opens. Stephen does tie a heck of a fly.
Gary
Gary
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#5Beautiful flies and framing, Gary. They won’t be frame-worthy but you’ve inspired me to tie up some of those low water patterns for an upcoming trip to Labrador.
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#6Beautiful work on the flys and that is a very classy display...nice work from both of you!
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#8Beautiful work on both fly and framing.
Nice wall display too!
Nice wall display too!
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#9Your work is museum quality - without question.
Can't wait to see more!
Can't wait to see more!
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" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer
Step up to the plate with any lumber you want.