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Troutspey

@troutspey.bsky.social

Educator, Fly Fisher for Trout, Steelhead, Carp and occasionally saltwater. I enjoy good beer, good music, and good friends. I don't have enough boats to do all that I want. PNW is where I spend my time.

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Recent steelhead trip....every one is special.

19.09.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes fish have a mind of their own.

04.07.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beautiful morning. #flyfishing

02.07.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are a few more πŸ˜€

01.07.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home for a few days between fishing trips...some pics of my wife and friends and dog and me from our recent outings....life is good. #flyfishing #dogs

01.07.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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When the rivers are high--this is a good option :)
#carp #flyfishing #carpfishing

04.05.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Such a beautiful place.

26.03.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My wife and I had a great time chasing tarpon, bonefish, snook, and permit in Belize. Some guided and some DIY. We also hiked to waterfalls in the jungle and searched the country for the best coconut mojitoπŸ€”. We are already planning a return trip. #flyfishing #flytying

26.03.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recently got a trail cam for the back yard….proving to be a worthwhile investment.

23.02.2025 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am working on accomplishing that tonight πŸ‘

28.01.2025 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well.....the one I lost fell between the planks of the pier as I was rigging up. That was my first trip there. Subsequent trips I have lost some to mangroves and trees---but I probably tie 10 for every one I lose. I actually bought bigger boxes to house flies for the upcoming trip 😁

28.01.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belize trip soon. (Not soon enough πŸ˜‡). A few spots left in the box for crabs- but I’m pretty sure I have enough. My first trip there I took 100 flies and came back with 99πŸ˜‚ #flyfishing #flytying #bonefish #tarpon #permit #belize

25.01.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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My lovely wife braved the cold and took the old dog out skiing and fishing this weekendπŸ˜‰ #flyfishing #skiing #dogs

21.01.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

flexo tubing

18.01.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks.....I have learned a little more with each one I tie. I have several that aren't picture worthy as I figure out how best to use the materials.

18.01.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tying these has me starting to get excited about in upcoming saltwater trip. #fyfishing #flytying #permit #Belize

18.01.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a great first day of fishing for 2025....good friends, blue sky, nice fish, and wildlife. #flyfishing

14.01.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a pretty cool spot

05.01.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Yes, it is. I’ve been doing annual trips there for several years.

05.01.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holiday break included fishing and skiing….its hard to go back to work. #flyfishing #skiing

05.01.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have tied some with Kapok for dubbing and some with standard dubbing---I am interested in how well the two compare on the water.

19.12.2024 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I really think there is a different consideration....I once treated my comparaduns with water repellant....and I didn't like how the fish reacted. I think where they sit in the film makes a difference with selective fish. But visibility does matter.

19.12.2024 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Regarding favorite.....I have used EP fibers, and recently Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn and MFC Widow's Web.....I think the latter two are basically the same item branded under different names.

19.12.2024 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have tied some synthetic with a mixture of white for visibility…..I typically use parachute patterns for visibility….waiting for an opportunity to collect data.

14.12.2024 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m interested in thoughts on comparadun patterns with synthetic wings vs hair. I’ve used hair for a long time and kinda like traditional-but the synthetic is easy and faster to tie. I’ll probably have both in my box moving forward. #flytying #flyfishing

13.12.2024 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m sitting down to tie some flies- not everyone is as enthusiastic as I am. #flyfishing #flytying #dogs

07.12.2024 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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On the way to a (fairly)recent fishing adventure.
#flyfishing #dogs #camping

05.12.2024 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When my wife wanted to know how we were getting through....this is the best I could come up with. #rafting #whitewater

02.12.2024 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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