Saturday, November 08, 2025

Sunday, November 02, 2025

The Evolution of Bonito Jigminnow

I've been tying and fishing this pattern since 2009. It went through different small changes: from the type of jig hook and combination of natural materials, to using a different way to weight it, to sink and ride correctly. I used Larva Lace strip lead in early versions, and moved to tungsten weights for the past six years or so... It has become my most productive bonito fly. I landed almost all my fish on it this Fall.

Monday, October 27, 2025

Melty Minnow Crease Fly

Original post...I tied several Melty Minnows long time ago, but here is an updated photo of a baby bunker version.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Hardtail Fishing With Friends

Great session today on the rocks, with old friends (didn't take the pic with everyone)...Wonderful times! I got my fish on the large jigminnow, again. It has been the best producing fly this season for me.


Saturday, October 18, 2025

Classical Deceiver

Pastel bleached colors, Varivas stainless hook.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

North Shore Bass

Back to stripers this afternoon... Slim pickings but some are around.