Dragon Tails & The Midwest Drift

My good buddy Luke from The Midwest Drift is back with another outstanding fly tying.  As always, its creative, informative, and extremely interesting.

Looking to purchase some Dragon Tails?  Then just head over to the link below and visit our good friends at Feather-Craft.  This is a Missouri-based business that would be grateful for your patronage.

Link: http://www.feather-craft.com/item/td152/mangum-s-dragon-tails/1.html

“Mako” (Trailer) - Official Selection, IF4™ 2018

When talking to folks unfamiliar or new to our sport, it often surprises them that fish other than trout can be caught on a fly rod.  When I tell them that bass and bluegill can be caught on a fly, their eyebrows raise.  When I tell them that carp, gar, and wipers can be caught on a fly, their jaws drop.  However, when I tell them that sharks can be caught on a fly, I either start to lose credibility or spark an interest in them that is pretty remarkable.  This video is equally remarkable and I REALLY want to see the full length film.

Fly Tying- A Christmas Tree

I'm sorry that I'm a little late on this post.  This would be a great Christmas gift for folks next year or maybe you still have one more family Christmas that you need a present for.  Regardless, this looks like a fun project to work on.  Yesterday's video as well as this one can be found on the Fly Fishing the Ozarks YouTube page.  Feel free to like and subscribe.

Fly Tying - Deer Hair Snowman

I love seeing flies like these! They are a nice reminder of the creativity that resides in our fine sport.

Yvon Chouinard- You are a BEAST!!!

I'm not one for politics, but I AM however for public lands.  It makes me sad to see public land being sold off, and I feel like those of us that have a passion for the outdoors probably feel the same way.  With that being said, I hope I'm not ruffling anyone's feathers here.  I promise I will keep the politics at a minimum on this site but I had to share this.  Yvon Chouinard (its alright if you don't recognize the name because I didn't either), the founder of Patagonia had an AMAZING response to a request to testify in front of a House Committee to share his thoughts on shrinking monuments and public land.  His response was priceless to say the least!  Yvon Chouinard, you are the SMFG mic dropping man of the week.  Your trophy is in the mail along with a complimentary t-shirt.  Feel free to send some of that sweet Patagonia gear my way as a show of good faith.

Link: https://gearjunkie.com/yvon-chouinard-response-to-congress

Alaska Fishing & Adventure Web Series - Magnetic North - Episode 1

The other day I posted a trailer for the F3T called "100 Miles".  After watching the trailer again, I started to get sucked down the rabbit hole that is YouTube and ran across some more stuff from a company called Fly Out Media.  They have some interesting looking videos that look like they have potential so suck even more time out of my already busy day.  Hey, if I'm losing productivity and valuable work time, I'm taking YOU with me!

100 Miiles- an F3T Trailer

Can you imagine floating 100 miles in Alaska?  No, seriously, can you imagine it?  I know I sure can.  Spending that much time in God's Country might actually get me to reach my limit in terms of spending time on a river, fishing, and all things outdoors related.  This is a great trailer with some guys that don't take themselves too seriously and don't liken fly fishing to something to a religious experience.  Don't get me wrong, it kind of is, but it is refreshing sometimes to see a video that is lighthearted in nature and finds the joy and pleasure in our fine sport rather than making it look so dramatic.

Russ Maddin

I was checking out my Instagram feed the other day and ran across a fly pattern that was called "Krakken" and it really caught my attention.  The materials really caught my eye for a few reasons.  I LOVE to tie with schlappen, rabbit strips, and marabou.  I also like weighted articulated flies as well especially ones that call for a TMC 8089 hook.  I really like the wide gap on this hook and it seems to get some really good hook-ups when it comes to white bass, hybrid stripers, and largemouth bass.   I'm really excited to tie this fly and hope you find some time on the vice as well.  Feel free to send me pictures of your very own Krakken and I will be sure to do the same when I get around to turning some of these monsters out.

More information about this fly.
Link: https://ozarkflyfisherjournal.wordpress.com/2014/07/16/maddins-blended-krakken-tied-by-alex-lafkas/

More patterns from Russ Maddin.
Link: http://www.pacificfly.com/products_subcat.aspx?cat=Flies&subcat=Flies+designed+by+Russ+Maddin

New F3T Trailer

This place looks as beautiful as it does mysterious.  I really want to see the full version and see the entire story after this trailer so I guess mission accomplished Cold Collaborative.  Feel free to check out there page on Vimeo for more.

Link: https://vimeo.com/245204906

Seasons on the Fly Episode- The Amazon

Wanna see some dudes catch peacock bass on the Amazon River using fly fishing tackle?  You darn right you do!  Click on the link below for your 20 minutes of Zen and have a great weekend!

Link: https://vimeo.com/217858230