This month’s fly was chosen by HTU member Ed Smith. The “Iso” phenomenon lasts from late May through October in our part of the country. You might not see duns on the water because the hatches are generally sporadic, but trout will often respond to an Isonychia dry fly at any time of the day, even in broad daylight. The parachute version is a particularly good searching fly to drum up willing fish in riffles, runs, and smooth water over selective trout. Tie up ten and bring them to the next chapter meeting.
2020 Hacklebarney TU Fly Tying School starts Saturday February 8th!
see EDUCATION for details
January 9th Chapter Meeting- Fly Tying with the Experts
Does it get any better than this? These experts have agreed to come to our next meeting and show our members their secrets to making great flies. If you tie flies you definitely don’t want to miss this one.
Tim Flagler
Cliff Behrens
Matt Grobert
Mike McAuliffe
January Fly of the Month- Jujubee Midge / Juju Baetis
HTU member, Adam Koontz, picked the Jujubee Midge / Juju Baetis for fly of the month. They’re both basically the same fly, except that the baetis has a tail. Charlie Craven invented the Jujubee Midge over twenty years ago when he was guiding on the South Platte River. This is what he has to say about the fly. “Midge larva and pupae are so prevalent that it is never a bad bet to start off with one on your day astream. I find Jujubees particularly effective in the winter and spring, but have had several mid-summer trips saved by my old reliable Juju. And because I’m sure you’re wondering, the Jujubee got its name from my daughter, Julie, who I’ve called Jujubee since birth. It all starts to make sense now… “. Tie up ten of your own version and bring them to the January meeting.