by Jonathan Heames | Jan 21, 2020 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 04. GEAR REVIEWS, 08. ANGLING TRAVEL, Flies and Fly Tying
This assortment of flies for New Zealand has been hand-selected by BSA co-owner Jonathan Heames and most excellent New Zealand guide, Sean Andrews. These fantastic flies from Sean’s own, Category 3 Fly Company, are exclusively available online in the US through...
by Jonathan Heames | Mar 26, 2019 | 01. FISHING REPORT, 08. ANGLING TRAVEL, 10. THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE
March 2019. I was fortunate to accompany a small group of anglers to the north island of New Zealand on an unforgettable journey of wilderness, trout, and great friends. What ensued was a trip that we will always remember and one that left us with the indellible...
by Jonathan Heames | Oct 22, 2018 | 03. TECHNIQUES & STREAMCRAFT, 05. MONTANA FLY FISHING, 06. IDAHO FLY FISHING, Flies and Fly Tying
Origins: Based on an old Idylwilde pattern called the LE Leech Hook: TMC 5262, #4 or Gamakatsu B10S, #2 Thread: 6/0 Uni, Black Tail: Black marabou with topping of black Lite-Brite or equivalent Body: Thread wrapped black Collar: Olive marabou, palmered behind and in...
by Jonathan Heames | Aug 27, 2018 | Flies and Fly Tying
Originator: John Barr Hook: TMC 5262 or equivalent, #4 or 6 Bead: 5/32” tungsten bead; black, gold, or silver Thread: 6/0 Uni in color to match fly Tail: Pine Squirrel Zonker Strip; black, olive, or white Body Dubbing: Ice Dub; black, olive brown, or pearl Collar:...
by Jonathan Heames | Mar 5, 2018 | 08. ANGLING TRAVEL, Argentina, Chile
Welcome to the first edition of Dispatches, a new series which reports on the Big Sky Anglers crew as they travel the globe in search of angling adventures. Each edition of Dispatches will feature an interview with one of our angling pros while they are on assignment...
