Hi Everybody!
Tonight we took the time to honour one of our founding members, Evan Ritchie. Everyone had a story or two to share about Evan. John brought the notes from a fly tying course he took from Evan almost 30 years ago. There was no question that Evan was one of the pillars that help build the tying club to what it is today. There were lots of heavy hearts as we talked about our mentor and leader. Definitely a sad day full of nostalgia. I do not think there was a single person in our group that was not touched by Evan's instruction and kindness.
We had 16 fly tyers out this evening. Everyone was tying several of Randall Kaufman's iconic pattern, the stimulator. We tied them with legs, underwings, flash and the traditional method. It was an excellent opportunity to get to work on correct proportions for flies, while working with deer hair and hackle. We also owe Garnet Clews a big thanks for the idea of using pro wrap for the body material. What a great idea! We also need to thank Bob Edens for the deer hair we used. Thanks again Bob!
Next week, Larry Prowse is our guest instructor. I will send out the details of his workshop shortly!
I hope to have all of the details of Phil Rowley's workshop out in the next few days! The workshop is on February 11th. See you next week.
Thanks Adam Karras for making this!
Stimulators-Randall Kaufman Originator
Thread: 8/0 orange or yellow
Hook: TMC 200R sizes 4-12
Tail: Deer hair or elk hair
Body: Pro wrap or antron dubbing
Hackle: brown saddle
Wing: Deer hair or elk hair
Underwing: Crystal flash and antron (optional) (see example below)
Front Hackle: Grizzly
Note: Many tiers use small wire to reinforce the hackle
Take a look at how Randall Kaufmann ties a Stimulator (below)!
Pro Wrap-You can get it from most physiotherapy establishments. It is used under tape when you tape an ankle or a knee for physical activity.
Some tiers add rubber legs for added movement and extra floatability as well as an antron underwing with some flash
Skwala Stoneflies found along the Red Deer River near Little Chief Park
Golden Stone-North Ram River
Golden stonefly-Livingstone River
You will be missed Evan Ritchie
No comments:
Post a Comment