CopperJonny

HOLY MOSES !! River Monster's ...meet " Lake MonstAhh's!!"

Ohh man !! I couldnt help myself from gigglin' , like a little girl reading that !( yea i said it) . Thanks RDevonshire !! Honestly , I have such a hard time even sleeping lately too , i can't stop thinking about it!! As a matter of fact , I had a "nightmare" early this morning ......dreaming that a CO was ransacking my Jeep!.....my fear was that maybe I still had a shotshell , or two kicking around in my glovie left over from last waterfowl season. She even came over and winked and told me "everything is ok "! I woke up then , and was covered in sweat ! I think I'm losing it!!!

well after reviewing the video again , ( yet was longer and w/more info regarding the "Moffitt System" last night) the circle hook alone STILL does not answer the problem regarding the fish taking it deep...hmm maybe the moffitt system is what caught my eye as well.....will have another look. 10 mins later....I found it here it is ..."Conservation" (youtube):

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Ohhhwwe !!! really ? Ok thats really good to know then . Dang!! hmmm . maybe it would be a good idea to kind of have a lil database or poll identifying " Killer" patterns , or ones to avoid ...of any style.. thanks bro point taken .. also I couldnt help myself last night but check out "Wolfie's" blog and explore what it has to offer ! what a calming read , very interesting I enjoyed it much . And in doing that he has a couple of vids on there worth checking out....one was a type of pattern with a "hookless fly" using a hook that seperates from the main fly with a 5 or 6" sliding .....tippet where the hook is that far from the fly so when a fish grabs the fly the hook is still on the exterior wall of the mouth and you set the hook ( a circle one) it curls around the outside of the lip until it catches on the outside as well . making it a very very efficient method to catch and release ...even a special tool that slides down the line and helps to slip the hook right out without even having to touch the fish , nor even lift it out of the water! check it out . really cool idea . I will try and get the info on the video , so maybe I may post it here to share .....very good idea "Wolfie" , if you happen to see this!!

Ok so was at my fave fly shop today , and was it easy to decide which pattern to suit up with as I was looking for something a little different than what I've been doing lately . After watching many DvD's and youtube vids over the past couple of years , I have definately got an itch to pursue Steelies . Also have been very keen to try some Wet's , and streamers , zonkers, clowser's and even ...MICE ! yup , I figure if the NZ trout like em , maybe ours do too . And if not at least some pike will someday , if I ever gain a lust for them.....having tied some wooly buggers before, the " Slump Buster" , is prime for warming up to some of these patterns ...so here goes. rabbit stripped ...and coneheaded its just what I have been looking for and if I can find some proper foam , I'm gonna give the Ska-opper a try ...will be great for learning bunching up deer hair . All in the name of experimental tying , ...........im pumped

This is an embarrasement none the less as a fly fisher !!

Well for having just found that area which is brand new as of this weekend for myself , looks like its a great place to stay away from now . Geeze...regardless of being on the east bank of that part of the river. I don't feel like being gunned and scrutinized , due to some careless people . Or maybe this is a chance for us to step up and try to repair what damage has been done , and show our true colours as Conservationists , at the same time as teaching those of "us" who may not understand principles , ethics , and discipline when it comes to our lifestyle .

Not being up north , I forgot how to communicate ! From now on I'm going to try and tell ya (a newfie) how to fish and were to stand! I'm sure that'll go over REEL well ! lol , just kiddin'. Hard part is being a Newbie , I can't actually call it "reverse" psychology . Just a twist in tactics .

Yeah , I didnt stick around wanted to catch up to ya . + I didn't want to tame these guys , bad enough w/ pets missing around town . Gave him a wee scare back into his den , so he doesnt think people are ok to approach . Bro , I'm glad your phone survived , geeze its usually me going for a dip!

Was out again today , with some brand spankin new homemade SJW's , LDR on first cast ! ........Good sign! Fish rising all around off and on......Golden Stonefly nymphs trying to make there way to the bank , lots of large mayflies 1" ( Drakes maybe) slate coloured . hmmm Also ran into this little guy on a trail with his twin and they dove into their home , so w/my head on a swivel (40+ coyotes have fallen to my .204 in the past) so I am aware and experienced around these guys . I managed to coax this little guy out for some pics !! ( city pups , and den on a trail , and thats where I stayed as to not disturb) Mom and Dad out for groceries!!

Well was an ugly day out on the river , just grey for a while cpl sprinkles , then heavier rain ...what a blast....I took some of the SJW's I just tied , love it !! So did this doe , my biggest Brown so far ! They just keep getting bigger ! No more tilting the fish either for pics , darn it!! She was very bright, kind of a cloudy look to her ! Maybe its the water conditions Tight Lines and Screaming Reels

Great job man ! Kudos on the effort , nice little set up!

Oh yeah , I've seen a couple of those , they do look good! I must be at F Tales every other day , and am lucky if I remember what I had in mind when I first get there , kid in a candy store . I have to add liquid lace to the list ...Thank you , and keep up to date if they work and what you think...thanks man . I did a bunch up in diff sizes and hooks ie: 1870 daiichi , 37160 Mustads ( weaning myself off of Mustads , and I cant find the package as I finished up some hooks that have that 30 degree bend in the middle (mustad) ) just using up what I have to see if they will work , they looked good one time , with all the great nymph hooks there are now ....its great ! mostly just wire wrapped w/chenille rear tails ( just for effect until they fall off ) and the red clear beadheads , couple w/hackle wrapped , and another w/peacock herl head . I started weighting them , but they just look fat even with .015 weight , so I gave it up...I will have to remember liquid lace ...Thanks man...Tight lines

Working on parachute adams , any good patterns/step by step's ? Are we supposed to merely wrap the hackle around the post? kinda tricky , just wondering if I am doing it right ...

Yes , personally I like them too ! And the species really does need all the help they can get .( I chose not to guide for them , although was hired for the job to take bowhunters out for moose , after a kill and a fresh pile of guts were around the hunters often wanted a grizz tag to hunt over bait. Another process I don't agree with) Rule of thumb up in the bush is , your rifle carries up to four rounds in the mag .( any more and you are propably carrying too small of a caliber to be effective anyhow and NEVER need a shell in the chamber until necessary) This rifle is for protection ONLY! ( as a guide)...when feeling threatened of an attack and most definately as stated ALMOST ALWAYS merely a charge ! So you have to be aware of that! The rule of thumb is/was ...50m 1st shot in the ground....30m 2nd shot in the ground , 20m and less well ....time to decide if you are more concerned for his species or your own hide at that moment , and they cover ground rapidly....you can save one shot to save your life or wait and see by shooting the 3rd in front of him ( kind of depends on how confident you are in your abilities and that the action won't happen to mysteriously jam at the wrong time , unless you have a semi) If you are a hunter and have a shell chambered , you have an extra warning shot at your disposal . I prefer bolts , and yeah ....jams DO happen at the wrong time , via nerves and fumbling fingers of fear. If we don't "get" the rules of nature ie: a gathering of ravens etc . We propably shouldnt be out of our element in the first place . IMO. I have never harmed a Grizz and I hope I never have too . Yet if I am ever in that position , and as long as I follow the "rules of thumb" I won't hesitate . Also , another old saying is " If they are charging with both front paws hitting the ground at the same time , 99% its a bluff charge . If one paw is in front of the other , be ready ..your in for a fight . ( not really sure if that would be possible to see in the moment) only hindsight . And of course that theory is unproven . Also , IMO if one won't enter the bush w/out a firearm , they don't belong there anyway .

Obviously it is Bravado , as a former Wrangler/guide in Northern BC for moose , stone sheep and Grizz . One shot to the head of any charging bear/anything on the run especially through a scope ! At 10 ft ! Is nothing less than a miracle! point and pull the trigger ! Especially when it takes a multi bore arsenal to drop a pissed of Grizz including .338 , .300 , 30-06 , AND 45-70 darn near point blank !! A hunt with a properly placed shot is when you normally may get a one shot deal . IF you happen to place that projectile in a vital area , it usually tucks tail and runs.......(listen for death moan) IF these fellas are being honest , I would say they used up a lot of lives in doing so !! that is unless they had a good rest and waited for a good clean shot on an innocent bear ! Lucky it penetrated the skull in the first place , which does seem to me ...maybe , just maybe they are telling the truth ! close range=more penetration , especially on that skull! Despite civillian caliber , a head shot is NOT ideal on a Grizzly.....but we propably will never know , you can bet they have been screened and interrogated heavily and seperately ( i hope so) by Fish and Wildlife!! If they are telling the truth , they had a guardian angel looking over them . And so would ANYONE in the same position. Then again , I wasn't a member of that shooting , another party employed by the same outfitter was , actually the outfitter himself and others , and local folklore around Teslin is ....That the bears eat moose up there that eat water vegetation loaded with an organic natural "steroid" hence , Grizz on roids!

Great job man !

Palmering hackle....Awesome idea...thanks Bro!

I do try both , and the floss is great for any spaces between wraps , I have been using .025 and.015 weight ( afraid to say uh.....lead) . And I do try not to make them so bulky that they don't resemble a worm. Also , went through a period where I was looking to improve the "worm" . And flash(mylar) or BDHD doesnt really fit , (although I have made up some midge on roids) I made some up anyhow . Gonna try and see what works best . But I do find that any tails especially rear seem to fray after a day in the water ( even with out teeth on em') if they are made up of the little chenille and melted at the tips . I guess I'm trying to cheat a bit and see what works best , full chenille or full wire , mix /Beaded or not , tails or not.. I get that its just a worm . But I really believe it is the bread and butta' on the Bow . And I would like to do some mass production , of the best rated recipe . IE: which wired pattern is the best one to tie , for a friend . For me I try lots and everything because I like to explore , but for my Buddy I don't want to give him what I like as I am constantly learning and have yet to choose a fav. I want to give him a perfect representation of these ..without the extras that " I " may like . Unless of course the fish love em too. Proof is in the puddin' , and the pattern that works best , judged by the fish is what I'm hoping to find . Just regular wire or chenille seems so basic....and makes me think( K.I.S.S) hmmm I just tried one with weight and then 4 strand rayon floss , it looks as good as wire ! If not better...too me! Just looking for suggestions

Ok , sitting here tying up some SJW's and of course watching the game and routing for our Canadian team.....would anyone have any favourite wired patterns they would not mind sharing , I just want to keep on improving and experimenting . I can not help but have two totally different subjects spinning through my mind..... 1: and not so important , but its gonna be weird getting used to next years NHL change to the NTHL ( ....touch hockey league) as long as the guy's are safe . 2: protected species in waters . ie: bull trout . IMO , a full ban of any fishing in waters that Bullies call home , is the ONLY true way to diligently protect any species of any type . Especially seeing as the reason the trout are in trouble in the first place , from what I understand IS man ourselves . In stating that , I'm sure there are a few other choices that may not be so harsh , to us . And being a member of a species , whom seem to be somewhat biased and generally choose to favour our own interest's ( not always and we are learning , good job) . What I consider an important aspect in this activity in all waters , just as important if not more than carrying a rod to these waters to actually fish them , effectively . Is to be able to release any un"Targeted" fish responsibly and safely to give said fish a chance of survival any time man tampers with them . As we all get that , to us it is a passion and unless we are fishing for sustenance , we choose to do this for....."something to do" each and everytime . We may debate that to death , but seriously...each and every time a fish takes our offering , it isnt playing . Let alone the Big , Bigger , Biggest rule of law they have no choice to abide by. Ok enough digressing (as I most often do) .............Darn 2-0 Boston ! now ( see) OK all I'm really trying to say is , seeing as we try to be responsible members of this planet ( E for effort ) , and for the most of us , selective fisherman . Should there not be regulations to learn how to affect any fish , not meant for the table as lightly as possible ?! Please correct me if I'm wrong , I do not wish to be ignorant and will definately research this. Yet shall get it off of my mind as I'm halfway through this . I do not remember a course in responsible fishing , mandatory and required to purchase a first license . Never heard of it . Although there are more courses in our lifestyle than ever before.....Kudos !! To be a hunter , we must learn firearm and wilderness safety and ethical practices ( not that everyone follows) , it IS mandatory to become a hunter to take this . How about fishing ? IF all waters stay open for business even if they contain protected species , should'nt that warrant knowledge of everyone to learn safe handling techniques and practice them . I mean it's only fair ..IMO To the fish!! ok ...end of rant ! 3 nothing Boston ....Ive gotta go cheer on canada !! Even if its not Iggy , Regehr , Kipper and the boys..

Brownie

Thanks Bro!! That is my first Stonefly attempt , hence the PH T wings cropped back to look somewhat like a wing as it didn't work very well . Also missing any type of wing caseing ( turkey feathers/thinskin) . The flash is Uni-Mylar 1/16" Pearl. always looking for a reason to add it

Haha! Thank you for the headsup on Imagecave Toirtis ! These are my first few flies this year , notice the Fat lil CJ has been chewed up ...lil bows liked it... A couple more Caddis have had their hackles unwound via teeth ! So they have found a permanent home on my hat and are enjoying retirement . I DO still have work to do on hackles ( like maybe splitting the feathers down the spine so as not to fold over and flatten previous wraps). .........Thank you Fellas' for some great ideas ( ie: damsel's eyes =bathtub chain, collection of "dubbing" from the dryer lint trap. ) What a great way to incorporate " fly tying" in everyday life ! Even when I'm back up north , and hundreds of km's away from " Paradise " . Everyone I know , knows of my obsession and love of everything outdoors .......they are going to know I'm a nut now( analyzing trash etc)....Haha!!! See you out there fellas ! Tight lines and Screamin' Reels

ok here goes , try this again...