Monday, January 30, 2012

Family


Over the past few months Katie and I’s families have been a huge support to us. They have given us a shoulder to lean on, an ear to listen to, and a loving smile to pick us up. Here is a few photos from over the months.

                                                                          "Sisters"  
                                                                  "Grandson/Grandma"
                                                                       "Bath Time"
                                                                         "The Gang" 

Thank you, we love you all!

Monday, January 23, 2012

Bead Head Jimmy John

This fly is a must have in your Steelhead Box. It is the go to fly for any dead drifting type water. Trail a second fly behind it and this thing is sure for a grab.


Thread    Black Uni 6/0
Body       Speck Crystal Chen. Rainbow Medium
Legs        Medium TarantuLeggs White
Head       Pink or Orange Bead
Lead        .035 weight
Hook       Daiichi 1730 Size 4

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Steelhead

So with all of my fishing adventures on how I have been eluded by the winter steelhead it is almost like I am setting the scene for this epic day where the fish are just throwing themselves at my fly. Well by now the story should have played out and I should start telling you about the fish I catch every time from here on out, that is not the case. Once again the story goes like this:

                Wake up at 5:25am, try not to wake the wife
                Get my eyes in
                Make coffee
                Get packed
                Drink coffee
                Leave at 6:00am
                Get on the water 7:45am
                “Fish”
                Get off the water 2:00pm with no fish at hand
                Get home and unpack
                Tell the wife you should have seen the fish, but the camera didn’t work
                Wife laughs
                Eat dinner
                Watch TV
                Go to bed

This is my story for everyday that I have gone fishing this winter season. Things change in the story, such as the type of coffee made, the laugh I get when I tell my wife no fish or what I watch on TV. One thing that always remains the same, No Fish.

I have taken the job, No the duty, No the honor of searching out and catching one of those great winter steelhead’s in the next couple of months. I know that people can go a long time without bringing one of these creatures to hand, but it is going to be one great season trying to do it.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Friday's Fly


During my years at Oregon State I took several Fly Fishing classes, all by Michael Gorman. He is one of the most respected Fly Fishers in the Valley and Pacific NW. The Fly for this Friday is one that he created for the winter steelhead season in the NW. 

 The Gorman Cabellero Egg


Thread
Danville Shell 6/0
Butt
Chartreuse Micro ultra Chenille
Body
Medium Shell Shock Ultra Chenille
Veil
Champagne Glo Bug Yarn
Bead
5/32” Brass Brite Bead


Go Beavers!