Dr. Bill Young was our guest presenter today. Dr. Bill showed us three flies that just plain work out on the water. His friend's variation of a Carey Special and two ways to tie the Catatonic Leech are welcome additions to our fly boxes! Dr. Bill loves to use this version of a Carey Special as a searching pattern, especially when he is on a new body of water! The Catatonic Leech has been a staple here in Central Alberta. As Bill says it just plain works! You can check out this article by Don Andersen about the Catatonic Leech!
Tonight we had a tremendous turn out! It was a fantastic session thanks to Dr. Bill!
Next week, we are going to tie Blobs. I am amazed at what species love to eat blobs. Come and find out about the coolest flies that are definitely fish catchers. This year I have caught pike, lake trout, backcountry trout and pot hole trout on a variety of colours of blobs. You will not want to miss this tying session!
Catatonic Leech
Hook: Mustad 79580-sizes 10 and 12
Thread: Olive
Tail: Marabou, olive
Body: Marabou, olive
Carey Special Variation
Hook: 9672-sizes 8-10
Bead: Glass or brass
Tail: Melanistic Pheasant Rump Feather
Body: Olive rabbit
Rib: Gold wire
Collar: Melanistic Pheasant
Catatonic Leech-Balanced
Hook: Your favourite size 12-10 jig hook
Thread: Olive
Tail: Marabou, olive
Body: Marabou, olive
