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"Pike Fly No. 2" Watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper. I have been wanting to try this style for a while. The size and shape of this Barry's Red and White fly lends itself well for this style. You will see more of this type in the future. View the full article

"Pike Fly 1" Graphite on sketch paper. Andrew aka Trout Buddha over at Zentrout threw down the challenge of drawing some pike flies. I pulled this one out of my box. I am not sure what it is called, hence the title "Pike Fly 1". View the full article

"G.D." 14" x 12" Watercolor and gouoache. Submitted by David M. Also known as the Jack Cabe Hopper. View the full article

I had to go to my calendar to see what day it was. According to my calculations it is the 227th day of the year. So I am finally caught up from vacations and workshops! Now back to the business of painting some flies from the studio. I have a few commission paintings that I am working on and will post them soon. View the full article

"Zug Bug" Sepia pen and sketch paper. View the full article

"Hendrickson Nymph" Sepia pen and sketch paper View the full article

"The G.D." Sepia pen and sketch paper. This is a quick study for a painting that will be completed on the subject. Hang tight David Mac. View the full article

"Irresistible" Sepia pen and sketch paper View the full article

"Del Merkin's Crab" watercolor and sepia pen - Suggested by Mike J. View the full article

Recently, I was interviewed by Aleksandar V. for Sportski Ribolov - A Croatian Fly Fishing Magazine. This is a very nicely done piece. You can read the translated copy here. View the full article

"Something out of my box" Sepia nad sketch paper. View the full article

"No. 221' sepia pen and sketch paper. View the full article

"Mattress Thrasher" Sepia ink and sketch paper. Of course, I cannot spell it correctly on my sketch! This is a sudo stimulator pattern that I use on the Ausable. View the full article

"Inverted mayfly" sepia on sketchbook paper - I do not know if that is the technical name for the fly, but, i caught quite a few trout on the AuSable using this fly during the evenings. If someone has the correct technical name for this fly, drop me an email. View the full article

"Black Cricket" Sepia pen on sketch pad - another one of my favorite late Summer patterns. View the full article

"The Patriot" The patriot is a searching pattern that I picked up at Gates AuSable Lodge. It has produced numerous times time the AuSable River. View the full article

"Generic Chute" Sepia pen on sketch book . Just a generic parachute.I love parachute patterns. Just do not let my wife know!!! View the full article

"River God Emerger Slate Wing Olive" Sepia ink and sketch pad - A Dennis Potter pattern from the AuSable river. View the full article

"Hopper Time" Sepia pen on sketch paper - late Summer in the Midwest is my favorite time to fish hoppers on the trout stream. Their body structure is the coolest thing to observe! This hopper pattern is from the latest issue of Midwest Fly Fishing. I needed some fresh material and the latest issue came just in time. View the full article

"Royal Trude" Sepia pen on sketch paper. View the full article

"September Song" Sepia pen on sketch paper - Another Blue ribbon fly pattern. You will see a future color version of this fly. View the full article

"X- Caddis" Sepia Pen on sketch paper - This is one of my all time favorite go to flies. I have caught so many trout using this pattern. View the full article

"Sparkle Dun" Sepia Pen on sketch paper - Another Blue Ribbon Flies Signature pattern. View the full article

"Shop Vac" Sepia Pen on sketch paper - Another signature pattern from Blue Ribbon Flies. View the full article

"General Manager" Sepia pen on sketch paper - This a Pattern from our trip to Yellowstone. I had the opportunity to stop in at Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone. This is one of the many signature flies that they have created. View the full article