Posts tagged: Predator Flies

Video: Fly Tying - Brush Baitfish

Video: Fly Tying - Brush Baitfish

Using all synthetic fibers, the Brush Baitfish is a combination of Steve Farrar SF Flash Blend fibers and the SF Baitfish Brush. This pattern creates a large profile in the water and can be easily adjusted for various color options!

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Recap: Maine Bar Fly - Oxbow Blending & Bottling (Feb. 6th 2018)

Recap: Maine Bar Fly - Oxbow Blending & Bottling (Feb. 6th 2018)

Last night (Feb. 6th) was the third Maine Bar Fly. Hosted again inside Oxbow Blending & Bottling's great tasting room, we gathered to learn more about Nome Buckman's approach to tying her "Predator Flies." Well-outfitted with HMH's generous supply of vises and LIGHTS (!!!!) we all drank and listened to Nome's instruction. As for the beer, Oxbow always provides a great assortment. Many people had variety/tasters so that they could try them all. I personally enjoyed and had my share of their Town Line Porter. 

Before the tyers all arrived, we did the ritualistic assembling of vises and divvying out materials... 

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Maine Bar Fly - All Points Fly Shop + OutfitterAfter settling in, people chose their preferred beverage and tuned into the tying instructions. The great thing about these nights is that the teacher(s) try and not only give you specifics on tying, but also how those tying techniques translate into the fly's motion/behavior/appeal. 

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