Wild Brown Trout, Serbia

I am back from visiting my old home streams. Here are some pics of wild browns of Eastern Serbia (Eastern Danubian variety/ancient and unique haplogroup), and the stream. Chalky water and perfectly camouflaged fish, who fight incredibly well for their small size. All were caught on large mayfly and sedge dry fly patterns. This kind of fishing requires patience and precise casts in tree-lined tunnels surrounding the small stream. The trout are overfished and wary, while the hatches are prolific and diverse. You would usually get only one or two casts before your target disappears.

Wonderwing Coq de Leon/CDC Caddis

Coq de Leon hen "wonderwing style" wing, CDC body/underwing, pine squirrel guard hair hackle. The hook is Gamakatsu R10-B, size 12.

Crabby Flounder

Tied with Coq de Leon hen feathers. Imitates a little bit of both...:-)

Ecdyonurus Dry

I've been tying few flies for my upcoming trip to the Balkans. Ecdyonurus Dry with mixed hackle (medium dun, furnace and golden plover), size 12.

Another Retrograph Fly Rod

Just completed...more pics here.

Tying with European Golden Plover

A friend from the UK was kind enough to send me some legally obtained European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) feathers... I tied few flies today using these classic golden-yellow tipped soft feathers and will be sending him some soon.

Coq De Leon Heavy Flymphs

Tied on new Gamakatsu R18-B hooks. #vladanmilenkovicflytying, #coqdeleon, #flymphs

Tonite

#vladanmilenkovicjazz (Great band and all original music composed by yours truly.)

Broken Back Hollow Deceiver

Simple Flies for March V

Another mackerel...the time is coming!

Honorable Mention

A nice surprise! Vladan Milenkovic fiberglass fly rods featured in the latest edition of Fiberglass Fly Rods by Victor R. Johnson Jr. #vladanmilenkovicflyrods

Group Photo

Simple Flies for March IV

Hollow Squid

Simple Flies for March III

Hollow Bunker Fleye

Simple Flies for March II

Hollow Fleye 2

Simple Flies for March

Hollow Fleye

Simple Flies for February IV

Big Head Deceiver...High contrast for murky water.

Simple Flies for February III

Mixed-medium Megaceiver

Missing Link Caddis (ginger)

Simple Flies for February II

CCC Slayer Mack Deceiver

Simple Flies for February

Mega Deceiver...ready for spring ;-)

Simple Flies for January II

Simple Flies for January

Clockwise from top left: Remnant Dun (tied with scraps from fly tying bench), Shiny Girdle Bugs, Pale Olive Crabs, Kite's Imperial. 

 

 

Merry Christmas

Celebrate the Holiday Season with your favorite fish and your favorite beverage!

  

Vlad : View 4 Five

Season's End

“Only I have no luck any more. But who knows? Maybe today. Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.”
― Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea   

Remembering good times...

November Shore Core

Yes, they are still here and it is November. Jason Zimmer displays a nice albacore, before the release.

 

Still Around

From yesterday...

Last Week: Albies on Glass and Graphite

Home Blitzes

Smalls and little larger fish...classic New England autumnal action on a gloomy day.

Albacore Season