rich mc

 i will tye a leech and minnow pattern  on zoom.   sequin pins work on smaller trout size flies . i have started to use brass coated nails  one inch long [menards ]  works very well.    then i will let you in on my redneck ned rig fly/jig.         see you ,monday

  youth fishing has picked up since the high schools started the tournaments   some ideas are have a few isa anglers talk to the local high school team start with lures and location but end with conservation.   and keep in contact with the coaches to let them know about any conservation projects., blowout and early show which i hope come back .  let them know about the zoom sessions as well.  we should try a beginner fly casting on the water event  craig did this when he was our first fly director.  organize a short local trip with local kids. i have plenty near me and a grandson to spread the word. any local pond will do.    perhaps we can start or sponsor a casting contest both youth and adult, dan basore knows alot about casting competition.

bart posted it on the event forum.  i will also show something for the fans of the ned rig    a real redneck option!

i can line up doing the balanced fly for the next zoom video.  this  is something that interests both the fly  and float n fly angler     looking for thumbs up     rich

played with some balanced flies today but used a size 1 hook 90 degree and some nails.    i loosely tied on the nail , put some mono thru the hook eye to check the balance. then secured the thread and added sally hansen.   added material after it dried.   these bigger ones remind me of a ice jigging rapala.    original balanced fly uses a pin and a bead,

ill be there, driving out with hank

i am   on the fence, but since eugene plans to go    maybe 

rob are you talking of the balanced fly  style  made famous by phil rowley  yes i d tie and use them

it has been alive with the isa ever since jonn graham taught us years ago at the blowout.    main thing is its for clear water.   fly anglers also use the balanced leech, minnow patterns below  an indicator. i use the round styrofoam balls with a toothpick inserted  , tip  put it in from the fly side!

it not right to have two in one year.   prayers said for you and your other son

i wanted to pond fish but  it had ICE

im getting interested in the two hand casting . i will try to make it with my grandson

just compared a size 1 b10s to size 1 victory .  victory hook will sit inside the b10s and there is a 1/4 opening at the bend    they are made in china

got my order from doit molds  ordered 100 pks of 90 degree hooks    black nickel finish .   i got size 8,4,1 and2/0  and their new hook used for ned jig heads    model 10777in size 1  .  that hook has amazing possibilities.     if ordering   i would use a size or two  larger as they appear to be smaller

just ordered some victory brand hooks  from do-it molds    has anyone tied with those hooks

rob, that rod in the first post ,is that the butterstick rod.  think i cast that before at cast n compare   nice

was the water rising as you were planting from the early am rain. ?

how was his presentation.

good speaker  beat he will talk about wacky riggin'.

we had mike, jim and his girlfriend tj   ,bruce ,  kevin  me and my grandson tony and master caster eugene.  didnt see one kid on the cellphone!

i think i have everything   . banner and posts, box of casting outfits, felt  fish ,poles and extra velcro. safety cones some chairs ,extra table  bug spray   we should be there at 7 30

she can work the vel cro   fish pond with the little kiddos.  4 short rods with fly line at tip, plastic casting plug  with velcro. lids catch stuffed fish animals  with velcro on lips

 i have rod outfits, banner and kids felt fish    my grandson tony will help as well

so nice to see friendly faces again. i feel like i won even tho paul t won the bid on my shabbona trip!

ive been having great success with a ned style fly this month   basically by adding a dumbell to the inside of a 90 degree hook and tie on the fly of choice .  original fly i had them on the outsideof the upright shank but they caught too many weeds.   depending on the material and size of dumbell it can also be cast with spinning gear. they can be made for about 20 cents compared to buying the mushroom head jigs for over a buck each. my best fly is black with chart yellow eyes  body is furled chenille trimmed to a tail taper..  for a minnow i use furled faux rabbit yarn, and also satin or marabou for the tail and chenille to build some body girth and more satin for upper and lower wings. .  i plan on having some at the summer blowout for a raffle prize.  larger ones for spinning gear and smaller ones for our fly guys.