What an excellent turn out of fly tyers to take in Dan Reaman's fly tying presentation. Dan is a very accomplished fly tyer and we are always greatful when Dan is able to spend the evening with our gang! Tonight Dan showed us how to tie a parachute mayfly using a goose biot body. The look of the body is amazing and I am sure that it will fool lots of trout! The way Dan designed his parachute mayflies is an excellent template for most mayflies. We then tied a Jimmy Legs. Jimmy Legs is definitely a go to "guide fly." They are quick to tie and they are definitely fish catchers. Thanks for the excellent instruction Dan. Thank goodness it was not -35C like the first time!
Remember that next Monday is Family Day and there is no fly tying! The following Monday, Doug Pullen is our guest tyer. Remember to bring some GSP 200 thread.
A week from Thursday is the IF4 Fly Fishing Film Festival. Thursday February 27th at Carnival Theatre is the big show. The films start at 7 pm and the doors open at 6 pm. Be sure to get your tickets for this enjoyable evening by purchasing your tickets on line RIGHT HERE! Of course you can get tickets at West River Fly Shop or right at Carnival Theatre.
We are also asking everybody to support the Central Alberta Trout Unlimited Dinner Auction. All the details are in the poster below. Please contact one of the ticket sellers to get tickets.
Parachute Biot Adams
Hook: Standard dry fly sizes 12-18
Thread: Black 8/0 or color to match
Tail: Coq de Leon fibers
Body: Goose biot
Post: White Antron
Hackle: Brown and Grizzley
Thorax: Superfine antron, colour to match
Jimmy Legs
Hook: 3xl nymph or streamer hook (Mustad 9672) sizes 4 to 10
Thread: Black
Weight: 0.0200 lead
Bead: 1/8 to 5/32nd brass or tungsten
Legs: Sexy legs
Body: Verigated Chenile
Building the Thorax
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