fly fishing

Spoon Fly, mimics a click beetle The boys were in full swing on Saturday tying flies and telling stories at the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware fly tie Saturday.  The annual dinner was the night before, so in lieu of donuts there was cake.  Mack had a few of the spoon flies he tied, using a fake fingernail for the "shell". These flies looked…

Today it was raining earlier than predicted (no surprise there), so I made my way to Lewes for the fly tie meeting.  I Had to hit up surf bagel first for my fix of coffee and sustenance.  I knew there would be a plethora of donuts, but getting all fired up on caffeine and sugar the first day could be dangerous.  I want to pace myself…

Saturday Alan and I headed to Lewes for the fly tie session.  There was huge dog there, and all I could think of was don't let those boys get near her with scissors.  Now that Alan is a member of the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware, he brought a box full of gear to tie flies, and tell lies.  He set up with the boys in the back and went right…

Saturday I took Alan with me to the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware's fly tie Saturday session at Lewes Harbor marina.  All of the canals in Pot Nets and surrounding areas were full of ice, it was a cold morning.  The shop place was rather full when we arrived, I introduced Alan to some of the boys.  He immediately felt at home, Alan is a…