Post by Nick Pionessa on Dec 22, 2008 7:13:17 GMT -5
lesser known hatches of the Genny
January 9th at Oak Orchard Fly Shop
by Brent Kelley
For my tying demonstration I will focus on some of the more important but under-discussed hatches on the Genesee. In particular I will feature Anthopotamus (what we used to call "Potamanthus") and also the small olives (probably Baetis) that come out in the late summer and fall each year. The fish really key in on these mayflies, but I find that many anglers do not have them represented in their boxes. I rarely will venture to the Genny without some of both in my vest.
For the demo this time I intend to create the dry fly life cycle for each of these mayflies- an emerger, a dun and also a spinner. These patterns will be specific flies I tie just for the Genny to fish these hatches, although I suspect they would work almost anywhere that these flies appear. Over this past summer I fished both of these hatches extensively on the river and had plenty of time to refine the fly designs with the toughest jury there is for flies- the trout.
Keeping with the idea of tough hatches that are often not easily discerned, I will be adding a few other flies- the small olive stone, a midge pattern and also the tiny black caddis. Each of these can be found on the Genny, but often anglers do not respond with a proper imitation because of improper identification. Getting the menu identified is key, but matching it with a good imitation is often essential to seal the deal.
Incorporated in the demonstration will be some unique tying methods and tips for dealing with specific materials to achieve certain effects.
January 9th at Oak Orchard Fly Shop
by Brent Kelley
For my tying demonstration I will focus on some of the more important but under-discussed hatches on the Genesee. In particular I will feature Anthopotamus (what we used to call "Potamanthus") and also the small olives (probably Baetis) that come out in the late summer and fall each year. The fish really key in on these mayflies, but I find that many anglers do not have them represented in their boxes. I rarely will venture to the Genny without some of both in my vest.
For the demo this time I intend to create the dry fly life cycle for each of these mayflies- an emerger, a dun and also a spinner. These patterns will be specific flies I tie just for the Genny to fish these hatches, although I suspect they would work almost anywhere that these flies appear. Over this past summer I fished both of these hatches extensively on the river and had plenty of time to refine the fly designs with the toughest jury there is for flies- the trout.
Keeping with the idea of tough hatches that are often not easily discerned, I will be adding a few other flies- the small olive stone, a midge pattern and also the tiny black caddis. Each of these can be found on the Genny, but often anglers do not respond with a proper imitation because of improper identification. Getting the menu identified is key, but matching it with a good imitation is often essential to seal the deal.
Incorporated in the demonstration will be some unique tying methods and tips for dealing with specific materials to achieve certain effects.