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These are the flies that have been catching fish lately
There are gazillion that I could tie - and I've tied a bunch.
But these have been getting their attention over the last few weeks.
From left to right:

Rubber legged floating spiders
Black Briminator
Two Hackle Skimmers
Small poppers

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 10, 2014 at 7:26pm
Id probably do the same, get tired of it and put it on the shelf.
Comment by Keith Ritter on August 10, 2014 at 7:23pm
We have wicker picnic basket that's what made me think of it. I used to see those creels in decorator shops. I don't think I would carry one so a it would be a display piece anyway.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 10, 2014 at 7:03pm
It's a basket I borrowed from the kitchen, Keith! :-)

I've always wanted one of those creels, though. Years ago, I toted a canvas fish bag. But it's long gone. I think maybe I just figured out what I want for Xmas!
Comment by Keith Ritter on August 10, 2014 at 4:23pm
Is that your wicker creel or your picnic basket?
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on August 10, 2014 at 4:00pm
Thanks Chris.
All but the Brimjnator are top water or near surface baits.
Each are perfect for small, protected waters.

The spiders and skaters beg for a long, light leader, though. You gotta get the balance right with these to present them well. I stage a thick midsection in my leaders and a lengthy mono tippet, to get a stop-and-fall presentation for these dainty things. Luckily, neither the poppers nor Briminator really care!
Comment by chris kowaleski on August 10, 2014 at 3:48pm

This is an awesome photo and nice flies!

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