Author Archives: Josh McFadden

7.28.10 Midge Box/Fly Tying

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Josh McFadden

It occured to me the other day that it was time to restock with some midges. There’s only one way to do that, sit down and crank em out. I picked up some TMC 2487 #18 and some beads and … Continue reading →

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7.27.10 South Holston River Fly Fishing

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Josh McFadden

I met Ken at the shop this morning, he was trying to get in a quick half day wade while his sons were at a golf tourney in Abingdon. We got suited up and went to a good spot down … Continue reading →

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7.23.10 Watauga River Fly Fishing

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Josh McFadden

I met with Joe in Elizabethton for a full day on the Watauga on Friday. We had plans of floating the South Holston, when we recieved the curve ball of no generation on Friday. So we hit the Watauga. Joe … Continue reading →

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7.22.2010 South Holston River Fly Fishing

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Josh McFadden

I met up with Jim & Jim (Father and Son)on Thursday for an afternoon half day float on the South Holston. The sulphur hatch was as big as has been in the last few weeks. Dry fly fishing was the … Continue reading →

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Crusader Nymph

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Josh McFadden

I came up with this fly a few weeks ago. It came about through several ideas that I had. I like the look of a wingcase that extends over the back of a nymph similar to Sloans Mighty May but … Continue reading →

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