Re: Ralph Cutter - Bees - California Fly Fisher

Posted by LeeH on 2012-03-17 12:18:40 in reply to Re: Ralph Cutter - Bees - California Fly Fisher posted by Ralph on 2012-03-17 10:35:29

Hey Ralph, Great article! I grew up fishing the McGinty for trout. In fact, it was one of the first flies I learned to tie. It was tough getting the mallard feather, with the white tips, tied in before they split apart. It is still a major part of my terrestrial arsenal, and has been the "go to" fly on many occasions! I recall one trip to Lake of The Woods, off of 89, and the yellowjackets were everywhere. It was early spring, with snow still on the ground, and my Dad and I lost track of the trout caught that trip. The McGinty "bee" was the ticket. Thanks again, Ralph. Nice to revisit an old standard. Lee

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