Post by Mark Patenaude on Sept 6, 2007 8:11:14 GMT -5
go to this website.
This is the site for Schmidt Outfitters in Wellston, Mi. I know Ray and most of his guides up there and I will tell you that these guys are the best that you will find anywhere.
Because the "profile" of Michigan Salmon and Steelhead fishing is so close to that which you will find on the Salmon River, I want you guys to check out the patterns page.
Pay particular attention to the Antron Bug (both versions), the Steelhead Bugger which imitates the Petronarcys Black Stone as well as the caddis larvae (green rock worm). These three flies are proven producers and I can't tell you how many S & S I have caught on these three patterns alone.
Here is the link:
www.schmidtoutfitters.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=266
Also, go to this link for a pattern called Bear's Headbanger Hex. It is similar to the "hot butt" Antron Bug shown on the patterns page. Its quite a bit more difficult to tie than the Antron Bug but is worth the time. I tied up about a dozen last night. Last year I caught around 20 Kings in a 6 hr. span of time with the Hex.
Just don't tie it on the TMC200R as the recipe calls for. I tie mine on a sz. 6, TMC5263. Its strong enough to handle the toads. The beauty of this fly is that it incorporate what looks like a natural food source along with the well proven egg pattern. Steelhead orange and Roe are the two colors I use in the butt with great results.
There is also a version tied in all black with a chartreuse butt.
www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/ffmbeststeel/index.html
Mark
This is the site for Schmidt Outfitters in Wellston, Mi. I know Ray and most of his guides up there and I will tell you that these guys are the best that you will find anywhere.
Because the "profile" of Michigan Salmon and Steelhead fishing is so close to that which you will find on the Salmon River, I want you guys to check out the patterns page.
Pay particular attention to the Antron Bug (both versions), the Steelhead Bugger which imitates the Petronarcys Black Stone as well as the caddis larvae (green rock worm). These three flies are proven producers and I can't tell you how many S & S I have caught on these three patterns alone.
Here is the link:
www.schmidtoutfitters.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=266
Also, go to this link for a pattern called Bear's Headbanger Hex. It is similar to the "hot butt" Antron Bug shown on the patterns page. Its quite a bit more difficult to tie than the Antron Bug but is worth the time. I tied up about a dozen last night. Last year I caught around 20 Kings in a 6 hr. span of time with the Hex.
Just don't tie it on the TMC200R as the recipe calls for. I tie mine on a sz. 6, TMC5263. Its strong enough to handle the toads. The beauty of this fly is that it incorporate what looks like a natural food source along with the well proven egg pattern. Steelhead orange and Roe are the two colors I use in the butt with great results.
There is also a version tied in all black with a chartreuse butt.
www.flyfisherman.com/ftb/ffmbeststeel/index.html
Mark
