Friday, June 08, 2018

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.

Monday, May 07, 2018

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.

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Crabby Flounder

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

Thursday, April 26, 2018

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.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

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.

Monday, April 09, 2018

Coq De Leon Heavy Flymphs

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

Friday, April 06, 2018

Tonite

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

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Thursday, March 22, 2018

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

Monday, March 05, 2018

Monday, February 19, 2018

Simple Flies for February IV

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

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Simple Flies for February III

Mixed-medium Megaceiver


Missing Link Caddis (ginger)

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Sunday, February 04, 2018

Monday, January 15, 2018

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. 

 
 

Friday, December 22, 2017

Merry Christmas

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