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You spoke, we listened. Here’s our new collection of fly patterns for beginners. Tying kits available for all patterns as well. Head over to www.flyfishfood.com to see the top 7 patterns. #flyfishing #flytying #flytyingkits #flytyingtutorials

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😍 regram @kcbadger @redingtongear 3wt #butterstick and #zeroreel in their natural habitat. Perfect stick for lil scrappy wild fish in tight places. So fun. #findyourwater #redingtongear #startingtoappreciateoregonfishing

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Getting ready to try out the brand new Redington Zero fly reel on my 7' light action rod.

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Old drawing that is still good information today

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My crayfish pattern I like to tie up for bass.

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By  Rick Derevan on Flickr

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Muddler Minnow step by step Don Gapen invented this legendary pattern for the Nipigon river in Canada. It was supposed to imitate Cockatush minnow which is a sculpin and called a “muddler” in parts of Wisconsin. The muddler wasn’t supposed to be that type of firm and clinically cut that we like today but rather sparse and long. Customers seemed to prefer the look of the shorter cut tighter heads and the fly evolved accordingly. You might want to try it with a more original head too for fishing as it will have a very different type of movement and sinking rate. The version tied above is just according to my personal preferences, cut to a symmetrical cone and packed pretty dense but not too dense to still keep it soft. Hook: #2-10 3X Streamer hook. Tail: Mottled Brown Turkey wing. Rib: Oval Gold tinsel. Body: Flat Gold tinsel. Wing: Natural white tip Squirrel tail and Mottled brown Turkey wing slips on top. Head: Natural Deer hair muddler style. Stack the tips of the first bunch to form a neat collar.

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Went over Ebbetts Pass to escape the Butte Fire. I would like to thank the fine people of Markleeville in Alpine county for all their help & hospitality.

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Smoke from the Butte Fire.

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I hope someday I can come to terms with both my deep patriotism and love of my country, along with my hatred and resentment of what it’s become, where it seems to be heading, and what has been done in its name.

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Another beautiful day fly fishing on the north fork of the Stanislaus River.

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Boat fishing at Spicer Lake was productive this morning and although it was fun I still prefer fly fishing on the river. Also, this will probably be the only picture of me posted.