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These guys have been a winning combo this summer. Just re-stocked.

#flytying #hooks #beads #slottedbeads #tungsten

Dang y'all I've done very little fishing this year. There have been a couple of big local fish kills, and the warm water near me has been particularly gross.

A friend recommended me to check out a newly accessible river near her house, which is like 60 miles from me.

I didn't realize how much I was missing my local fishing routine until I had the shoal bass in my net. Caught it on a size 12 jig made from a pheasant feather.

#bass #bassfishing #FlyFishing #creektherapy #flytying #river #hiking #nature #evening

One of the most #SolarPunk events to happen in Southern #Maine! This Saturday!!!

#BrunswickME - 2nd Annual #DIYFestival

Saturday, June 13, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

#CurtisMemorialLibrary
23 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, ME 04011

"Roll up your sleeves and bring your curiosity— our 2nd annual #DIY Festival is packed with #inspiration, #creativity, and #PracticalSkills! From #repairing the things you love to #preserving the #harvest, we're bringing together #makers, #growers, and #doers of all kinds to celebrate #SelfReliance, #community, and #craft. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone.

DEMONSTRATIONS BY:

#UMaineCooperativeExtension (Strawberry Jam #canning preservation) | #MerrymeetingBayTrout Unlimited (#Flyfishing and #FlyTying) | #ArtVan (#ButtonMaking & #Crafts) | #RepairCafe | Design Your Own #Puzzle in the Children's Library | #BlockPrinting & more!

LECTURE SERIES in the MORRELL MEETING ROOM:

10:00 - Explore #NativeGardens with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church's Earth Care Team

10:45 - Join the #MARIAProject from #BigelowLaboratory for #OceanSciences to learn what you can do with #MaineAlgae

11:30 - Enjoy a performance from Curtis' own Friday morning #Ukulele Friends

Noon - Try out a free #Pilates lesson with Routine. Bring your own mat if you can. 20 person limit.

Source:
https://curtislibrary.libcal.com/event/16450234

#SolarPunkSunday #LibariesRule #MaineLibraries #MaineEvents #RepairCafesMaine #PuzzleDesign #FoodPreservation #BuildingCommunity #Gardening #SelfCare

Some more variations on this pattern. Tied in hand with silk thread and vintage silk button twist. The hackle is partridge. The underwing is rooster. The upper wing is guinea fowl.

This is the only time of year that I get to use this kind of fly, and the fishing has been disappointing. 😢

#FlyFishing #Flytying #partridge #rooster #guineafowl #silk

Tied up this cute little fly in hand. The wings were very fiddly. Haven't made one of these since last winter. There are plenty of imperfections, but it's a good first attempt for the season. The gold and green wraps are button hole silk. The collar is some kind of duck. The wings are speckled quail.

#FlyFishing #Flytying #featherwing #silk #feathers #duck #quail

These Ahrex hooks are not cheap.

#FlyFishing #Flytying #hook

#ThickTrunkTuesday

Each branch is not that thick on its own, but together they are pretty thick 😉
I have walked through this area so many times. But I never noticed this tree before 🤔

#FlyFishing #Fishing #FlyTying #Nature #Creek #Hiking #Walking #Art #Photography

#ThickTrunkTuesday

Chester Creek, PA

The flies I tied for trout didn’t work on trout 🙃
But they worked on a variety of fish including, Fallfish, Rock Bass, Creek Chub, Sunfish, and Smallmouth 🙄
So, I feel okay, even though they eat just about any fly 🤔

My excuse? The trout were only stocked about a week ago 😏

#FlyFishing #Fishing #FlyTying #Nature #Creek #Hiking #Walking #Moss #Photography

Kind of Isonychia #14 😉
Should’ve used #12, but I think this is better for my fishing 🤔
Still raining outside, high water when I get to the creek🤔

#FlyFishing #Fishing #FlyTying #Nature #Creek #Hiking #Walking #Art #Photography

Super-Vis Blue Winged Olive #16 😉
Very nice for my eyes 😊
Not sure for trout 🤔

#FlyFishing #Fishing #FlyTying #Nature #Creek #Hiking #Walking #Art #Photography

#ThursdayThoughts

Darby Creek, PA

I have accumulated a lot of flies, mostly the ones I bought 🙃
The ones I tied myself are nearly all gone because I use them first. So, no more tying or purchasing until I use up the flies I already have 🤔

I should do something similar when I buy “wrong beer”…😅

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Hiking #Walking #Creek #Photography #MentalHealth #Beer #FlyTying #Beer #IPA

Tied my first fly in a couple of months. That's a Gamakatsu S10-B in size 8. I really like this hook, but I struggle with the size 8 for some reason. Think I did it justice here, though. It's has got a natural "black" yarn body with a gold colored rib. The wing is deer hair. Tied it in hand (without a vise) using YLI 100 weight silk thread.

I caught one crappie on this fly and then promptly lost it in a tree. C'est la vie.

#flyfishing #flytying #fishing #deerhair #silkthread #wool #yarn #tenkara #crappie #hook

#ThursdayThoughts

Arrowmink Creek, PA
- tributary of the Schuylkill River

This tiny creek looks beautiful - as long as I don’t turn around and see the concrete waterway behind me 😉

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Creek #Wildlife #Hiking #Walking #FlyTying #Photography #MentalHealth

Valley Creek, PA

#MidweekMotivation
#WellnessWednesday

Looks like I have to work on Saturday 🤔
But it also looks like it will be sunny, so I should go fly fishing after work 😊

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Creek #Wildlife #Hiking #Walking #FlyTying #Photography #MentalHealth

#MidweekMotivation
#WellnessWednesday

Living on the edge 🙃
But still alive and thriving 😉

Sawmill Run, PA

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Creek #Wildlife #Hiking #Walking #FlyTying #Photography #MentalHealth

Arrowmink Creek, PA
- tributary of the Schuylkill River

For sure there is no fish 🤔

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Creek #Wildlife #Hiking #Walking #FlyTying #Photography