01-19-2009, 06:31 PM
I love old school flies. They've survived for a reason! Often, the simpler the pattern, the more effective it is because there is less "garbage" on the fly to look fake or drive fish to turn away. They're also easier to tie, and easier to lose without sheding a tear!
Yes, some of the newer designs are very pretty and "realistic" to the human eye. And once in a while new ideas prove very effective (LaFontaine). The older basics are hard to beat though.
It takes quite a fly to earn the simple, direct name of "Montana Nymph." That's a pretty high ranking in the trout fishing world! Sounds a lot better than "Provo Nymph" or "Nevada Nymph!" [laugh][laugh][laugh]
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Yes, some of the newer designs are very pretty and "realistic" to the human eye. And once in a while new ideas prove very effective (LaFontaine). The older basics are hard to beat though.
It takes quite a fly to earn the simple, direct name of "Montana Nymph." That's a pretty high ranking in the trout fishing world! Sounds a lot better than "Provo Nymph" or "Nevada Nymph!" [laugh][laugh][laugh]
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