Don Kirk
08-02-2011, 07:33 AM
I am seeking input from everyone on the forum who has knowledge they would like to share regarding old time fly patterns used in the Smokies. Accurate origins of lots of the older regional patterns are murky at best.
I am keen to learn what you know or have heard about the Yallarhammar, Tellico and Near Nuff as well odd ball flies the old timers used like the Montreal and Professor. I am also interested in hearing from anyone with information on the local use of Peck’s Floating Trout Midgets series which included his Royal Coachman, Yellow Sally, Brown Hackle and Stone Midget along with at least 20 other trout flies.
We’ve already lost access to first hand information from the real old timers, but snippets and bits and pieces of information remain. I am convinced that there is a lot of GSMNP fly lore among many of you which if left unknown will be lost in a matter of a few short years. If you want to email me or call, the contact info is dkirkemgruppe@aol.com (dkirkemgruppe@aol.com) and 205-665-2658.
Cheers,
Don Kirk
I am keen to learn what you know or have heard about the Yallarhammar, Tellico and Near Nuff as well odd ball flies the old timers used like the Montreal and Professor. I am also interested in hearing from anyone with information on the local use of Peck’s Floating Trout Midgets series which included his Royal Coachman, Yellow Sally, Brown Hackle and Stone Midget along with at least 20 other trout flies.
We’ve already lost access to first hand information from the real old timers, but snippets and bits and pieces of information remain. I am convinced that there is a lot of GSMNP fly lore among many of you which if left unknown will be lost in a matter of a few short years. If you want to email me or call, the contact info is dkirkemgruppe@aol.com (dkirkemgruppe@aol.com) and 205-665-2658.
Cheers,
Don Kirk