Bear Cochrane and Jeff Purcell share a moment on the bench.
Jeff Purcell lands a nice Farmington Brown.
Archive for February, 2010
March 2010 Fly of the Month – Zug Bug [Paul Dinice]
Hook: Standard nymph, size 8 to 16
Thread: Black (I sometimes use orange, a personal favorite)
Tail: Peacock sword fibers.
Rib: Oval silver tinsel.
Body: Peacock Herl
Legs: Brown hackle, a couple turns.
Wing: Wood duck mallard clipped
Bead: (Optional) Gold, copper, or silver
A super easy pattern to tie, this fly was invented in West Lawn, PA. It was designed by a gentleman named Cliff Zug to imitate cased caddis. Like the Prince Nymph, this fly produces most on rivers with strong and dominant caddis hatches. Don’t over look the fact that it’s a great fly on any river. Peacock has a magical effect on trout. Not only is the body a great trout attractor, the peacock sword on the tail is like an iridescent beacon in the water. I fish various sizes depending on the caddis on the river. I weigh some with lead wire or tie it as a bead head. The key to tying this fly is to tie the body into a “cigar” shape. Also, to make the peacock more durable, twist 4-5 peacock fibers around thread to make a stronger “rope” before wrapping the body. The wing case on this fly if very unique compared to other nymphs. It’s tied on right at the head and is not tied down at the back. Most times I don’t even tie mine with the wing case and found it just as productive. This is one of my top 5 flies!!
If you have any questions about this fly or would like to submit a pattern of the month I can be reached at 203 305-3850 or e-mail me at pdinice@snet.net.
HFFA March 4, 2010 Meeting
The Guest Speaker in March will be Keith Vanacore. Keith is from the Restigouche River Lodge in New Brunswick Canada and will be giving a presentation on Atlantic Salmon Fishing on the “World Famous” Restigouche River. Keith is an avid fly fisherman from North Branford, Ct, who has spent most weekends in recent years, fly fishing on the East & West Branches of the Delaware River in New York state for wild browns and rainbows. In 2008, a truly “once in a lifetime” opportunity presented itself, and his group of “Fly Fishing Fanatics,” purchased a fly fisherman’s paradise. Topics will include some of the rich history of this magnificent watershed, the tackle and methods used to “Catch and Release” what many consider the most magnificent game fish in the world.
Farmington River Management Survey
Please assist us by taking the Farmington River management study. You can access it by clicking on the conservation section of the website. Help us to maintain and improve this great fishery !!!
HFFA Expo March 27, 2010
HFFA FLY FISHING & TYING EXPO
MARCH 27, 2010 TIME 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
******ADMISSION IS FREE******
Where: WALLINGFORD ROD & GUN CLUB
411 N. Branford Rd., WALLINGFORD, CT.
(Go to www.wallingfordrodandgunclub.org for directions)
FLY FISHING & TYING ACTIVITIES
Presentation by Jim Plante “Nymphing Clinic Overview” including Techiniques, Leaders, Tippet, Indicators, Rods, Flies and Behavior. You don’t want to miss this presentation. Jim is an experienced guide on the Housatonic River.
Slide Show Presentation by Paul Dinice“Fly Fishing Cape Cod”
CASTING DEMONSTRATIONS & LESSONS! (weather permitting)
FREE TYING CLASSES AND DEMONSTRATIONS !
TYING MATERIALS PROVIDED FREE !
TIE YOUR FIRST SALT OR FRESH WATER FLY !
TIE THAT FLY PATTERN YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN !
SOME OF THE BEST TYERS AND FISHERMEN IN THE STATE WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO ANSWER ANY ?’S YOU MIGHT HAVE !
For more info call Paul Dinice at 203 305-3850 or email at pdinice@snet.net .
Bring your old gear to sell and swap !
VENDORS, GUIDES & OTHER FLY FISHING CLUBS
HFFA Campout pictures of days gone by.
Photos provided by John Springer.
