Away from the Tying-Bench for 13 years.

[Pescatore]

Greetings:

It's difficult to believe I was away from tying flies for thirteen years. About a month ago I decided to break out the large tackle box full of tying tools and materials. I began tying flies in 1979 and tied for many years but, my career required much traveling and raising four boys, well, you know the rest.

Tying was not the same, I soon found that my eyes and fingers did not behave the way they did when I was young. But, I kept at it until I was somewhat satisfied with my results. One of my favorite patters is the Humpy, I have caught many Trout with this patter so I decided to try tying it again. Not a show fly but, with practice, I should have them looking good again. I have also worked on some Shad flies for the American River which I fish several days a week, those patterns are proving to be quite successful.

Camera: Nikon D3, Lens: Nikkor 105 MM Micro, f/5, @ 120/sec, 400ASA, Platform: Tripod, Light: Incandescent.

Enjoy,

Don

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Congratulations Don and welcome to our message board.

I see that you and I are from the same generation, Baby Boomers, so we experienced much of the same things in growing up.

Back in the 1970s the Humpy was a big deal. It is still very popular today in many configurations.

Thanks for posting here and we are glad to have another veteran fly fishing on our forum.

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[epzamora]

nice tie. that'll catch feesh!

i'll be half a century old this november. just started tying flies last year. so for me it was never easier to see! lol

eric
fresno, ca.

[Bob Scheidt]

Welcome Don, In the 70's the humpy went by names Horner Deer Hair, Goofus Bug, Humpy, and probably one or two more. You tied a good looking one there.
Bob