Very Special Week!!!!!

First of all I would like to apologize for the lack of activity lately. Life has been really crazy. This past week week my wife and I welcomed our first grandchild into the world. My daughter Jenna had her first child Tuesday night. His name is Joshua Robert Martin, 8lbs 3oz and 21-3/4" long. Mom and son are doing great, they came home from the hospital on Thursday.

Day on the water

Had the chance on Friday to call in Fishing. Convinced on of my co-workers Kelly to also call Fishing. We headed down to a local South Park fishing hole. First of all the weather was amazing, clear blue skies, warm temps and a slight breeze. The day started of a little slow in the morning, but heated up mid to late morning. The fly of the day was a little red midge tied on a red hook. The crowds did get a little crazy, for the most part everybody polite and courteous. All in all a great day.  Here are a few pics of the day.

24" male rainbow



another nice rainbow



Kelly with his fish of the day

Beautiful cutty

UPDATE - "D"-Rib Goldenstone Nymph

As most of you know one of the markers I use to color this nymph was discountied by Sharpie, the color was Marigold. I have great news,I have found a almost perfect match in a marker for coloring my goldenstone nymph. It is a Chartpak Marker, Desert Tan P-146. Here are some pictures of the fly colored with it.

Snow Day Friday 2/3/2012

My company called a snow day on Friday. In between stints of shoveling was able to spend some time at the vise. Here is what was created

Red & Black Diamond Chironomid

Been playing with this pattern for a while know. This pattern has some similarities to the Yankee Buzzer. This was one of the main patterns I was tying at The Fly Fishing Show. A very similar version of this pattern was fished very successful over this last year. This one is tied with Deer Creeks Flies Diamond Hard Tack Free UV Resin. This is the only UV resin that is truly take free after hitting it with the torch. Counting the days to ice off at some of my favorite still waters.

Material list for Red Diamond Chironomid

Hook: MFC #7231 Size 12 thru 16

Thread: Abdomen 8/0 white, Thorax 8/0 red

Rib: X-sm black and X-sm red

Abdomen: Pearl Fire Fly wrapped of white thread. Top half of abdomen is colored with red Sharpie, then wrapped with Fire Fly.

Wing buds: Amber goose biots

Thorax: 8/0 red thread

Breathers: Ultra Floss

Material list for Black Diamond Chironomid

Hook: MFC #7231 Size 12 thru 16

Thread: Abdomen 8/0 white, Thorax 8/0 Black

Rib: X-sm black and X-sm red

Abdomen: Pearl Fire Fly wrapped of white thread. Top half of abdomen is colored with black Sharpie, then wrapped with Fire Fly.

Wing buds: Amber goose biots

Thorax: 8/0 black thread

Breathers: Ultra Floss

Pictures from Saturday at the Fly Fishing Show



Jason making a mess with hair



One of jason's deer hair poppers

More deer hair creations from another tier

Juan

Juan's new hopper

Juan's tying area

One Sue Armstrong amazing flies

One of Chad G. Czech nymphs

The Fly Fishing Show - Jan 6, 7 & 8

I will be tying at this weekends Fly Fishing Show here in Denver, Co. Will be spinning up some bugs, please stop by. The shows dates are January 6th, 7th & 8th at The Denver Merchandise Mart.

Tying Video - Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph

Here is another fly in my fly tying class, Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph. It is a classic and some solid techniques in teaching fly tying. Enjoy.