I have been an avid fly fisherman and tier for the last thirty-five years. I knew Art Flick and was initially influenced and trained in the Catskill School of tying. My tying style has been greatly influenced by Rene Harrop, Mike Lawson, Charlie Broe, Hans Weilenmann, Gary LaFontaine and numerous guides that I have met over the years. I believe that simplicity, silhouette, profile, movement and a trigger,like oversized wings, teardrop shuck, etc. are most important in fly design and construction. I have been impressed with many tiers that concentrate on profile and movement and have combined their different techniques into effective fly patterns. My objective is to find flies that outperform on very selective fish. The thread flies (BWO, PMD, NO NAME, TRICO) have met this objective based on reports from a number of guides and fishermen that have tested them. Designed as an emerger and/or cripple, the thread fly is deadly at the end of the drift as a wet fly. Although a drawback is durability, they are easy to tie and Amadou and Frog’s Fanny keep them floating.
I am interested in any feedback. Good Luck!
Chip