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"Brookie Oatman" Watercolor and gouache. After doing a bit of inventory control, I found this post from April that was not numbered. So it now has it's rightful place and number. View the full article

"Sulfur Dun" Watercolor and Sharpie Pen. This fly is dedicated to Darrel Stark. Darrel's friend Jean had requested the fly in an email. Unfortunately Darrel Stark recently passed away. You can read more about Darrel's story here. As Jean put it, Darrel died at the age of 62 of an enlarged heart, the enlarged heart he had for fly fishing, his family and friends. View the full article

"Neon Fly" Digital - My buddy Corey suggested this one. I am not quite satisfied with the way it came out. At a quick glance, it looks like a smoldering cigarette. I will have to try this again with a different fly. View the full article

"Streamer Triptych" Hand sketch - This is a sketch for a future painting. It will be done as a triptych or three panel painting. View the full article

"Finger Fly" Hand sketch with digital color. Just a quick study for a future painting. View the full article

"Seducer" Watercolor and Gouache - 11" x 19". This is part of a salt water pattern series that I am working on. View the full article

"Dr Burke" Digital - Illustrator. This is another one from the yet to be disclosed project. I would like to do something similar to this in charcoal. View the full article

"P.E.I. Fly" Digital - Illustrator. This is a fly that was done for an upcoming project that I worked on. When I can divulge the details, I will. The following is an account on the details of this fly. It was written by Darren MacEachern for flyangler.ca. I will. There is some confusion surrounding the true name of this fly. J. Edson Leonard's book "Flies" refers to the pattern as the PE Fly named after Prince Edward. The pattern may also be found in Paul Schmookler & Ingrid V. Sils "Forgotten Flies"(p 274, 275) printed as Prince Edward. The Prince Edward or PEI fly was tied originally with feathers from the now endangered Red Ibis. Because of this, I use red Chinese hen Saddle as an acceptable substitute. The PEI Fly is used to target inland Maritime Brook Trout and the St. Lawrence "White Trout". The PEI fly is featured in Canada Post's 2005 Fishing Flies collection. View the full article

"Egg Sucking Bunny Leech" 12" x 18" Watercolor. This is a Rick Kustich pattern that I will be tying for our club on Monday night. I modified it by adding the Guinea collar and a flash wing. View the full article

"Caddis Experiment" 12" x 18" Watercolor and ink. I experimented with just putting random washes down, then adding the ink. Very loose and impressionistic. View the full article

"Connect The Dots Fly" Hand drawn - digital enhancement. Alright boys and girls, now you can draw flies along with me! View the full article

"Tellico Nymph" 12" x 18" Watercolor and gouache. This fly was suggested by Ty, a guide in the Tellico River Basin in East Tennessee. View the full article

"Copper Bob Study" 12" x 16" watercolor. Bob White is the originator of this fly. It is not to be confused with the Copper John. Bob White is an incredible artist and all around great person. I met Bob and his wife Lisa at a trade show a few years back. They are both the most genuine and giving people. If you have not done so, you should sign up for Bob's Thursday Morning Art Review. Every Thursday morning you will receive an email with some great featured artwork and fantastic stories! I will be posting a more refined Copper Bob in the future. View the full article

"Silver Rat" 5" x 7" watercolor. View the full article

"Chinese Brush Fly 1" 8" x 10" watercolor. My wife suggested I try using a Chinese brush to paint a fly. My Son has a Chinese brush painting kit, so I borrowed his brush to try. You are suppose to use inks ground from these solid chunks that they supply in the kit. I skipped that and used watercolors. Did not come out exactly as planned. Will have to try again. View the full article

And the winner for the monthly fly print is..... Bob H. Congrats Bob, I will send you and email with all of the details. View the full article

"Chicago Cubs Wet" Or it could be called "There is always next year". Enough said. View the full article

"Football Fly 2" My Son has to be at his fottball games 1 1/2 hours before game time. It is a good time to get a quick fly sketch in. View the full article

"Football Fly" I was waiting to pickup my Son from his football practice. I sketched this fly on my handy notepad that I keep with me. View the full article

"Pass Lake" 11" x 14' Watercolor and gouache. View the full article

"Bead Head Prince Nymph" 8" x 10" Ink, colored pencil and Gouache. Alright, I have worn this series out. Tomorrow a new style. Original available for purchase. Email me for details. View the full article

"CDC PMD Cripple" 8" x 10" Ink, colored pencil and gouache. This original is available. Please send me an email for details. View the full article

"Parachute Adams" 8" x 10" Ink, colored pencil and gouache. Original is available. Please email me for details. View the full article

"Pink Squirrel" 8" x 10" Ink, Colored Pencil and Gouache. This pattern has caught many trout for me. View the full article

"Bead Head Sparkle Caddis" 8" x 10" Ink, colored pencil and gouache. View the full article