Favorite Patterns

Orvis 20 Fly Special

Orvis 20 Fly Special $9.95 and Free Shipping

I stayed late at work on Tuesday crunching some numbers and attempting to complete all the complicated tasks I had been putting off since last Friday. Under normal circumstances this would seem like not that much fun; however this time before I left I did a quick check of the various fishing blogs I subscribe to. Low and behold a Google Ad pops up indicating, “Orvis 20 Fly Special, $9.95 and Free Shipping.” Being the number cruncher that I am, the math indicated less than 50 cents a fly! Orvis basic patterns run for $2.75 at a dealer or on their website. Needless to say I casually made the necessary purchase.

Today I came home from work and in my mailbox waiting for me was the package! I wasted no time tearing into it and evaluating the merchandise. Upon opening I decided tomorrow morning, as soon as the daytime warmth starts, I am going Wild Trout Stream fishing; the forecast is calling for a large wild trout. Returning to the merchandise, the basic collection here will get any beginning angler started or buttress the massive fly collection that us pros maintain.

Favorite Patterns

Pumpkinhead Midge

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Pumpkinhead Midge
Matt Grobert's Punpkinhead Midge

Matt Grobert recently instructed the Shannon’s Fly and Tackle Sunday morning Fly Tying course. This was one of the numbers I tied at the session; the fly is a renowned winter time midge in the northeast. I plan on throwing this tomorrow morning in a local wild trout stream. Special thanks to Bart Willems and his photography blog for teaching me how to do a macro shot. My image did not come out so well, this is from his camera. He will be helping Moose Knuckle Fishing further in the coming days in order to bring our readers high quality stream side photography. For a full how to video on tying this fly check out this link.

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International Motorcycle Show

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Winter is the season of the trade show; considering the ice in New Jersey is much too thin for walking. Last week, Moose Knuckle Fishing went to the Pennsylvania Farm show; we reported back to you on the engaging displays of livestock and ancient artifacts. This past Friday, the Moose Knuckle team piled in the Suburban with SJS racing and drove into New York to see the International Motorcycle Show.

Moose Knuckle is predominantly a fishing and outdoor related blog; we believe that motorcycles, especially dual sport bikes are integral to accessing the back country. One such motorcycle is the 2012 Husqvarna TE 449; this bike appears nimble enough to navigate tight trails while fast enough to haul down fire roads.

Now if you have a little piece of recreational property out in the woods and require a nimble yet powerful four wheel drive ATV; Yamaha had on display the 2012 Grizzly. We are happy to report this vehicle is assembled with pride right here in the USA. Judging from the sorry state of the US economy, not enough of that happens anymore.  Yamaha utility quads are the most reliable out there, this beast is loaded with horsepower to tow your deer corn or gear out to your favorite spot.

Getting back to brass tax, on Saturday we were fortunate enough to receive roughly six inches of snow combined with frigid weather. If conditions hold we will be featuring the first ice fishing blog this coming weekend.

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Rippin' Lips Stream to Stream