I got my first fly rod 60 years ago and began tying two years later in Eastern Oregon. My copy of "The Art of Tying The Wet Fly & Fishing The Flymph" was mail-ordered in 1987 and I finally found my first mole fur for the Iron Blue Wingless in the Jack Dennis’ shop in 1989. I joined the International Brotherhood of the Flymph in 2006. I am also a FFI Life Member and member of the FFI Fly Tying Group. I have tied at Fly Tyers Expos and FFI International Fly Fishing Fairs in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Montana. I am mainly a trout fly tyer but dabble in flies for fish in all waters.
Flymph Patterns of William Lovelace
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Iron Blue Dun Hook: Mustad 94840 #14 Thread: silk, claret Body: mole, natural Hackle: hen, dark blue dun Tail: hen, dark blue dun hackle fibers |
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Pale Evening Dun Hook: Mustad 94840 #14 Thread: silk, primrose Body: fox fur, cream Hackle: hen, pale honey dun Tail: hen hackle fibers, medium blue dun |
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March Brown Flymph Hook: Mustad 94840 #12 Thread: silk, crimson Body: hare's ear, natural Hackle: hen, brown Tail: pheasant tail fibers Inspired by patterns of Rick Hafele, Dave Hughes and Syl Nemes Hare's Ear Sedge Hook: Mustad 3906 #12 Thread: UTC 70, blue dun Body: hare's ear, natural Rib: mylar tinsel, flat, gold Hackle: hen, medium blue dun Tail: hen hackle fibers, medium blue dun |
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Hare's Ear Mirage Flymph Hook: Mustad 3906 #12 Thread: UTC 70, blue dun Body: opal Mirage tinsel Rib: hare's ear, natural, in a dubbing loop Hackle: hen, medium blue dun Tail: hen hackle fibers, medium blue dun |
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Hare's Ear Tenkara Hook: Mustad 94840 #12 Thread: silk, orange Body: hare's ear, natural Hackle: partridge, brown Inspired by patterns of Rick Hafele, Dave Hughes and Syl Nemes |
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Dark Knight Flymph Hook: Mustad 3906 #12 Thread: Rusty Brown UTC 70 Tail: Pheasant fibers Body: Black Antron and hare Rib: Ultra Wire, copper Hackle: Pheasant hackle |
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Yellow Spider Flymph Hook: Mustad 94840 #14 Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer silk, primrose Body: Rabbit fur, yellow Hackle: English grouse |
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KF Flymph (Grannom) Hook: Dai Riki 070 #12 Thread: UTC 70, dark brown Tail: Krystal Flash, pearl Rib: Krystal Flash, rootbeer Body: Antron/hare, caddis green Hackle: India hen, dark |
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KF Flymph (Tan) Hook: Dai Riki 070 #14 Thread: UTC 70, rusty brown Tail: Krystal Flash, rootbeer Rib: Krystal Flash, pearl Body: Antron/hare, tan Hackle: Hen, barred ginger |
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Badger and Mole Flymph Hook: Mustad 94840 Thread: UTC 70, rusty brown Tail: Hen, badger tips Body: Mole, natural Hackle: Hen, badger |
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Red Spinner Hook: Mustad 94840 #14 Thread: Pearsall's Gossamer silk, cardinal Tail: Hen, honey dun Rib: UTC wire, XS, gold Body: Seal fur, claret Hackle: Hen, honey dun |
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Blue Partridge Hook: Mustad 94840 #16 Thread: YLI silk, blue Body: Wool, grey Hackle: Partridge, from the back |