More Photos

I just recieved these photos from our guide on the Skagit, John Farrar.

Winter Success

Well, our trip was a success. Chris and I recieved some amazing casting instruction from Scott O'Donnell on the Oregon Coast, and then headed back up to Olympia to spend a little more time with Chris's family. We snuck out for an afternoon on the Cowlitz, although conditions were tough due to increased water levels. We headed North to the Skagit River, where conditions were tough, with the Sauk completely blown out and the Skagit rising fast. I managed to land this buck on our first morning, in a legendary run called "The Mixer."

Ghost Intruder

Orange & Red

We're getting down to cruch time, as Chris and I are heading down to Oregon in less than 2 weeks. I've still got about a dozen more left to check off my list. He's another color scheme I ripped from Tom Larimer's site.

Holiday Fly Swap Archive

For those looking for the Holiday Fly Swap Patterns, they can be found in the archives to the right. A few are in December, most are in January, and a couple of stragglers are in February.

Thanks,

Matt

Black & Red Maribou Spey

Flame Thrower

Shank: TMC 7999 #2
Hook: Owner 5311 #1
Tail: Orange Bucktail
Flash: Red Krystal Flash
Rear Body: Red SLF
Rib: Silver Oval Tinsel
Rear Collar: Red Saddle Hackle
Mid Body: Orange, Red, & Yellow Maribou
Mid Collar: Orange & Red Ostrich
Front Body: Orange, Red & Yellow Saddle Maribou
Front Collar: Orange, Red & Yellow Schlappen
Wings: Red Grizzly Saddle
Cheeks: Jungle Cock

Red & Black Intruder

Here it is in Red and Black. I found a cool ostrich plume that was red with black tips.