Chris, Everybody.. This brings up a question I have had but never asked..
Those saltwater and salmon flies are sooooo colorful for the most part... Is
that for the eye of the tiers??? Or For the fish??? I mean, do the saltwater
and salmon naturally feed on things that colorful?? If so, what type fish,
insect, etc would they be imitating??? Or are they just "suggestive" of, say
, baitfish?? Chuck
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From: "Chapman, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 3:58 PM
Subject: [VFB] The Great Separation - Fly Tying and Fly Fishing (Used to be
back to bugger basic)
Comment from George:
"If the bug does not work why waste time & money on it. I mean the idea
is to catch fish---Right?"
I used to think that. Of course that was until I had children. Now at
4 yrs and 4 months, I am glad these last 4 years I have focused on fly
tying as an art and a hobby unto itself; because I just haven't had the
time on the water I was used to.
In that spell I moved into some level of Atlantic Salmon flies,
saltwater flies, new techniques, new tools, and new materials.
The result is a healthy appetite for creativity - not just for catching
fish - but to challenge my skills and cravings for dressing a hook.
Now when I go fishing, I seldom bring the funky stuff as I much rather
fish with my simpler flies that have produced and are overflowing with
confidence. But with that said, I have ample selections to choose from
when I have a little room in the box to fill.
My 2 cents...
Chappy
www.chappysguide.com
