I was asked the other day if I would like to take care of a fly rod. The rod is a Løvstad. The model is IM6 10′ 6-7. The designer, Morten Løvstad, is a multi talented man. He designed and produced fly rods in the 90’s. I remember it was s great fuzz. A norwegian fly rod designer. He made beautiful rods with fantastic action and graze. I also remember him as a really nice guy.
This wasc such a cool gift:) 
I’m at my caravan this easter. The weather is fabulous and water temperature rising. Spending some time at the vice in front of the tv. Waiting for my family to arrive.
Some experimental mysis (and a shrimp).
The last week has been a good one. I got some fishing done. I caught these two, not the largest, but fun fishing anyway.
Both fish on the orange cluster pictured here. Happy easter:) Going fishing…
Sorry for the silence yet again. I usually start tying again late spring every season. I tie these as a gift. They are classic flies for my area.
Still using the phone, but I have plans.
Still here, still tying some flies now and then. Not easy finding time for it anymore.
This fly is based on the famous Teppesilda. The original is a herring imitation. The pattern uses craft fur. I will soon be back with more on this.
This is Kelly. A famous nordic pattern for sea trout fishing.
Hook: Mustad C52S sz.4
Tail: Mallard or teal
Rib: Silver
Body: White ice dub
Bodyhackle: Grizzly
Front: Seal fur and mallard/teal
Late last night I tied this one. It’s most likely been done before, but I can’t remember seeing in this way. I think of this primarily as a baitfish and I wanted to it as a big one. It will probably do great as an imitation of different worms (N: Børstemark) Rabbit zonkers tend to get very heavy, but when tied in this style it will not be too heavily dressed. I guess a cone head in front would be great also. Hook is Mustad C52S sz.2. Use any color of rabbit strips.
First tie in the selected rabbit strip for the back. Secure it with varnish or glue. Remember to leave enough on both ends.
Now select the main color of the body. Use a paper clip as shown. Do not use to much at the time. I use a split thread. There are several brands out there. Mine comes from The Silk Lady(Staffan Lindstrom).
Spin the fur and start winding. Pull back the hairs as you tie it in. Use a brush.
Select the collar fur and repeat.
Time to tie in the back strip and finish the fly.
There are thousands of variants of the Wooly Bugger out there. Here is one more. I tie this one for sea trout. This pattern is essential in your box. This post is also a test using the ipad for photos. It’s not a real sbs, but I want to see if it works.
Tie in a good bunch of marabou. Adjust the lenght and tie in a piece of mono (thin). The mono will be used for securing the hackle later. I use mottled marabou for this one. Thread is red UNI.
Prepare the hackle as shown in here. I use a hackle from the back of a grizzly-neck.
Tie the hackle tip down and secure with some varnish.
Dub the body with dubbing of choice. I use uv ice dubbing here. Remember to leave room for the eyes in front. Tie in the bead chain eyes.
Wrap the hackle evenly and follow with the mono. Try not to tie down to many hackle fibers. It can be fixed later, but still. I use epoxy for the head of the fly.
bakslengen 