Tom Deschaine
Westland, Michigan
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in 1987, I was introduced to the sport of fly fishing by Tom Caplis, a close
friend of mine, who owns a cabin on the Au Sable River in Grayling, Michigan.
I got the bug and within a few years I was professionally tying flies and
building rods.
I'm a retired school teacher of 32 yearsand a Vietnam veteran. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping. I've spent my life in the out-of-doors.
I especially enjoy tying dry flies of Michigan origin. I am trying to preserve the patterns and the history of these flies. Any of you have information on this subject, please contact me.
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Tier:
Hook: Mustad
94840, size 10.
Thread: Black 6/0.
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers (a few strands).
Body: Deer body hair tied on shank for body. Spiral wrap back to the bend in hook and tie off so hair tips flare. Then spiral wrap forward toward head.
Wing: Deer body hair tied down over back in a Trude style.
Hackle: Grizzly and brown mixed.
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Hook:
Mustad 94840, size 10 to 14.
Body: Deer body hair. Secure a small pinch of 334 to 40 hairs and tie to shank, tips pointing toward rear of hook. Pull back over and tie down again. Repeat by pulling back over and tie down again. The remaining hair extends behind the hook and becomes the tail.
Hackle: Coachman brown.
Note: Originated by Dr. Samuel E. Lewis of Michigan. This is a great fly for trout, bass and panfish.
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Hook:
Mustad 94840, size 10 - 14.
Thread: Brown.
Tail: Brown hackle fibers.
Wings: Mallard flank, upright and divided.
Body: Peacock herl.
Note: This great attractor fly was originated by Aggie Bugbee of Grayling, Michigan.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 size: 10-18.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Body: Alternating yellow and black hackle fibers tied one size
smaller then the hook. Starting at the rear of the hook with yellow, then
black, then yellow then black.
Hackle: Face with white hackle.
Note: I developed this fly to be used during the late summer when
the trout just aren't taking any other flies. It's a great floater,
especially good in fast waters.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 size: 10-12.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Tail: Brown hackle fibers.
Body: Stripped peacock herl
Wing: White deer hair, upright and divided.
Hackle: Brown.
Note: This basic attractor pattern or originated by Clarence
Roberts. He was a conservation officer and river guide on the Au Sable
River, in Michigan, back in the 50's and 60's.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 size 8-18.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Tail: Red hackle fibers, tied short, one hook gap.
Body: Peacock herl.
Wing: Bleached elk hair, tied down, caddis style.
Hackle: Furnace.
Note: Named after Tom Caplis, an old friend of mine. This
caddis attractor pattern can be used for trout, bass or panfish. It
can be fished on lakes, rivers or streams. It's highly visible and it's a
great floater.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 Size: 10-18
Thread: Black, 6/0
Body: Peacock herl
Wing: Dark dear bosy hair,
tied down caddis style.
Hackle: Brown.
Note: This creation is by Josephine Sedlecky, who tied flies at
Ed's Sport Shop, in Baldwin, Michigan from 1942 till around 1984. The
fly may be tied with an egg sac, if desired.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 sizes 12-14.
Thread: Black or brown, 6/0.
Tail: Brown hackle fibers.
Egg Sac: Peacock herl.
Body: Red chenille.
Wing: Woodchuck hair, extending just beyond the hook bend. Tied
down.
Hackle: Brown.
Note: Created by the Martuch brother. Originally to be
fished on the East Branch of the Au Gres River, in Michigan. It's
popularity has grown and the pattern is now widely available.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 Sizes: 12-14.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Tail: Red hackel fibers.
Wing: Mallard flank feathers, tied sparse, upright and divided.
Body: Black floss.
Rib: Yellow floss.
Hackle: Furnace.
Note: I developed this fly to be used during late summer. It's
a great searching or attractor pattern.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 sizes 12-14.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Body: Peacock herl.
Wings: Body hair of the gray squirrel, tied down over back.
Hackle: Brown & Grizzly, mixed.
Note: Created by Boyd Senter, from Mio, Michigan.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 sizes 12-24.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Tail: Deer body hair, tied at the hook bend so that it flairs.
Body: Deer body hair tied around shank of hook, extending over the
bend in the hook, for the tail.
Rib: Bring the thread forward in a crisscross pattern.
Hackle: Brown & Grizzly, mixed
Note: Created by Boyd Senter, or Mio, Michigan. Fish
with larger sizes during the summer and smaller sizes in the fall.
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Hook:
Mustad #94840 or #94833 sizes 2-10.
Thread: Green, 6/0.
Body: Yellow deer body hair (dyed) tied full length of hook.
Spin deer hair and clip
to resemble a fat worm.
Note: Originated by Jim Wakely of Michigan. Tied with green
hair and green thread, it's known as Wakely's Green Bug or Greeny Worm.
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