James Spicer will be doing a tying demonstration of some of his favorite fall patterns. These are simple yet effective flies that offer unique spins to the norm of conventional flies we first think to tie onto our lines this fall.-McFly Foam Eggs
-and much more!If your lucky James might even share some VERY CLOSE spots on the South Platte to catch healthy rainbows. Here is the infamous broken link from last week’s email. See below (this should work this time!)
NEXT SATURDAY 10/16: Customer Appreciation Day and BBQ!
We will be putting the new smoker BBQ to use next Saturday as a way to thank all of our loyal customers and friends who have allowed us to grow in our first year. Great deals, fun, and food to conclude next Saturday’s demo!
minturn Anglers Videos!
New Walk the Dog Topwater Fly
Attention Wiper Junkies: We received our first sample of Umpqua’s new Pole Dancer fly. This is the only true “walk-the-dog” topwater fly ever conceived.
FRANK’S MIDGE
Frank was by the shop this week and took a second to demonstrate one of his go-to midges from his days as a guide on the San Juan.
SAM’S SOCK FALL STREAMER
For those who were able to attend last Saturday’s Demo with Bob Streb, what a treat it was! For those who were unable to attend, we have you covered. Here is Bob tying his Sam’s Sock Streamer. For the entire presentation visit our website and click on videos, and then “demos.”
Miturn Anglers guide Teaches Mariko Izumi How to Tie a Sham-Worm
While filming an episode of “Hookin’ Up” there were a lot of firsts. First fish on a fly, and first fly tied. A funny video and sneak peak of the show to conclude season 3. For more on the upcoming season of Hookin’ Up and WFN click HERE.
CASTING
Frank Smethurst will be airing it out with the new S4S 8′ 8wt. This
rod proves longer is not always better. WHAT A BEAST!!! Stop by next
week and give it a toss once James returns from a field test on Texas
Redfish.
Fly Tying
TYING A PHEASANT TAIL
TYING THE F16 EMERGER
TYING THE G6 PMD
TYING THE BACKSTABBER CARP FLY
TYING A RAZOR FOAM CADDIS
TYING A SLUMPBUSTER
TYING A MICRO TUBING MIDGE
TYING A ROJO MIDGE
Tactics and Presentations
HIGH/DIRTY WATER TACTICS
FEEDING TROUT HOPPERS/SLINGSHOT
HOPPER TAKES ON THE SOUTH PLATTE
SMALL CREEKING ON A LOCAL GEM WE ALL DRIVE BY AND NEVER GIVE A SECOND GLANCE. IT PAYS TO EXPLORE!!!
MAKING TV: SNEAK PEEK!
Last week Minturn Anglers owner guided Mariko Izumi while filming an episode of Hookin’ Up to show later this year on the World Fishing Network. Here is a sneak peak at part of the five species grand slam! For more on the show visit the “Hookin’ Up” Facebook page HERE!