Boston XCD Skiing 2026

This winter has been off the charts - great snow in Boston! I skied a lot, mostly ungroomed, wild spots, close to home. And it is not over yet, even though with the high temps predicted for the next week, the end is in sight...     

Woodcock and Doormouse Wet

Inspired by classic Invicta... European doormouse fur for the body, woodcock wings and hackle.

Blue Charm

Variant with added long black spey hackle.

Cheers to 20!

Two decades ago, while living in the Twin Cities, MN, I started this blog with optimism, questionable opinions, and far more free time. Since then: many posts, many photos, and only a few regrets. Thanks to everyone who read along, checked in, or stumbled here by accident. Still typing. Still curious. Cheers to 20!

Heggeli Hairwing Spey Variant

Green hook version, grey fox wing.

Green Willie Gunn Hairwing

South Platte Spider

Beauly Snow Fly

Lavender Spey

Crimson Black Spey

Freestyle, on Gamakatsu 1/0.

Black Bear Green Butt Spey

Silver Blue March Brown Spey

Dusty Rose Hairwing Spey

 Modern twist on a spey fly...I call this one a Dusty Rose, tied on blue Gamakatsu T10-6H, size 1.

Yellow/Blue/Orange Flatwing