Land O' Sky Chapter Newsletter for January 2010

  

Officers       

President: Jeff Curtis

Vice President of Conservation: Rich Witt

Vice President: Brad Sprinkle

Vice President of Project: Peter Perretti

Treasurer: Dick Heald

 

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We would like to thank Jim Hefley and his committee's efforts on the Rivercourse foundation.

Jim Hefley Oil Paintings

You can now commission an original oil painting scene of your favorite trout stream in WNC from one of our own TU LOS members. Jim Hefley specializes in paintings of our beautiful mountain streams, many featuring a fly fisherman casting a fly or netting a trout. For more information and photos of his work, please go to the Jim Hefley page.

 


Neighboring TU and FFF Chapters Newsletter

Pisgah Chapter

Tuckasegee Chapter

Rocky River (Charlotte)

Carolina Fly Fishers

 


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Pom-Pom Egg

Tier: Brad Sprinkle

 

This probably one of the easiest ties that I do. Doesn't take a big amount of experience or exotic materials. It's a great pattern for the beginning tier.

 

Begin with a trip to the craft store for the key ingredient, pom-poms. I use 5mm most, but they do come in larger sizes and a rainbow of colors.

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Slide the pom-pom onto a scud or egg fly hook. The hook should be pushed thru the center of the ball. Slide the ball back after you have the hook in the vise. Put a few wraps of thread on the hook behind the eye. This to place a drop of glue. I use brush on superglue but there are a variety of products. Use your favorite.

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Slide the ball up before glue can set.

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Use a permanent marker to place a contrasting yoke spot on the ball.

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Eggs get a reputation as 'Junk Flies' and there are segments of the sport that snub them. I personally have no problem with the pattern when fished ethically and in compliance with the laws and regulations. Please practice catch and release. Handle the fish with care.

TU_50th_Logo_CMYKCSLocalV3-1.jpg picture by teachrtec

 

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Casting for Recovery Bamboo Rod Raffle Visit Raffle Page

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Be on the lookout for some Changes to come.

 

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If you have questions, comments, or contributions please email Brad Sprinkle.