Double Pupil Lead EyesNew from Hareline, these Double Pupil Lead Eyes are a great substitute for tying Christmas Island Special bonefish flies. These new painted lead eyes from Hareline look fantastic. The fluorescent colors (Fl. Pink, Fl. Orange, and Chartreuse) are super bright and the white iris and black pupil definitely give your flies some extra bling-bling. When looking at the Double Pupil Lead Eyes, there are three ideas that immediately pop into my head: 1) Christmas Island Special bonefish eyes2) Re...
Simms Cold Weather GlovesFall has finally made its way into Western Washington. The temps are dropping and most anglers are starting to think about chum salmon and steelhead. As we get further into winter the need for warm comfortable clothing comes into mind. We have a saying here at Pacific Fly Fishers, happy hands equals happy fisherman. Here we break down the new line up of gloves from Simms. All have angler specific functions and all will keep your hands toasty throughout long cold days on the river. First is t...
Klickitat RiverOk so I spent my B-day fishing the Klick for a few days. Hot sunny weather, good camping, fishing not so good for the swingin guy. For the temps the river was in pretty good shape. Not to cloudy but not to clear either. I was kinda hoping it would be dirtier or clearer. There were plenty of fish in the river and talked to a few of the locals that have been finding quite a few in the upper teens. If the conditions stay the same fishing in the upper float, Stinson to slide, are going to be...
Pro Tube Tubefly Starter KitThe Pro-Tube system of tying tube flies has got to be the easiest ways to tie up tubes. For my bigger patterns I tend to use the 40/40 tubes and my smaller summer run and trout streamer patterns I use the micro tubes with the smaller hook guides. Tying on a tube is no different than tying on a hook or a shank. The beauty of them is that I am not hindered in how long or short I want to make my flies like I am with a shank or a hook. Add in all the options of adding weight to the fly for the on...
