The Hendrickson Mayfly

Written by Cameron Larsen


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The Light Hendrickson pattern is commonly used for two other mayfly hatches. The Ephemerella invaria can also be called Pale evening Dun or Sulphur and is commonly mistaken withrepparttar Ephemerella dorithea. Butrepparttar 133119 invaria hatches first, often right afterrepparttar 133120 subvaria or Dark Hendrickson. It is more robust thanrepparttar 133121 later Pale Evening Dun or Sulphur patterns. For most fly angler’s however, it is enough to remember Dark Hendrickson first then Light Hendrickson second. Once in a great while angler’s will not have any luck on rising trout hittingrepparttar 133122 Dark Hendrickson, even though it is onlyrepparttar 133123 subvaria that is out. Perhapsrepparttar 133124 trout are keying only on females, for whatever reason switching torepparttar 133125 Light Hendrickson seems to dorepparttar 133126 trick.

One other thing aboutrepparttar 133127 Light and Dark Hendrickson fly patterns. Is that they make great general all-purpose mayfly attractor patterns. Renowned fly fishing author Skip Morris, has proposed that only two mayfly patterns are required in one’s arsenal a dark and light pattern. While most angler’s wouldn’t be comfortable with such a limited offering, these two patterns would complement each other just fine. The Dark Hendrickson is second only torepparttar 133128 Adams asrepparttar 133129 most used all purpose mayfly attractor.

Let’s also not forgetrepparttar 133130 sub-surface version of these great trout mayflies. The common three patterns that coverrepparttar 133131 whole Hendrickson family of may flies are as follows. Of course there isrepparttar 133132 Hendrickson Nymph, which is a close cousin ofrepparttar 133133 all-time great Mayfly nymphrepparttar 133134 Hare’s Ear, and thenrepparttar 133135 more dainty Pheasant Tail.

The Hendrickson’s, whichever Mayfly is onrepparttar 133136 water, are a versatile combination to have in your possession. They can be traced back to when affluent fly fisher’s had their own tier’s, and they are still used today. Classics never go out of style.

Cameron Larsen is a retired commericial fly tier and guide. He now operates The Big Y Fly Co. www.bigyflyco.com


Blind Skiers See The Light

Written by Stephen Michael Kerr


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The highlight ofrepparttar event is a 5-K rally and 10-K race, complete with national anthems and Olympic-style finish line. Skiers getrepparttar 133118 chance to showcaserepparttar 133119 skills they've learned duringrepparttar 133120 week over a measured distance, but don't have to be competitive or athletic. The only thing asked of them is to give skiing a try, and have fun. Mary Kozy, a blind clinical social worker from Chicago, was a bit apprehensive when she attended her first Ski for Light in 1978. But it didn't take her long to discoverrepparttar 133121 joy of learning to ski, and meeting other people with positive attitudes. "After attending Ski for Light, I caughtrepparttar 133122 "if I can do this, I can do anything" attitude, and went on to love skiing," Kozy recalls. "It is a real high to go to SFL for a week and be around so many enthusiastic people." While skiing isrepparttar 133123 big attraction, it is only part ofrepparttar 133124 total experience. After a day onrepparttar 133125 slopes, skiers and guides return to their hotel for dinner, talent shows, music and dancing, or just lounging in a heated pool or hot-tub. Even poor snow conditions can't stoprepparttar 133126 event. In cases of extremely low temperatures or not enough snow, participants organize games, field trips, exercises, and other activities. Many skiers believerepparttar 133127 most rewarding aspect of Ski for Light isrepparttar 133128 memories and camaraderie they share with each other and their guides. "The friendships I've made through SFL are deep, and those I will have all my life," Mary Kozy says. "People come through town and visit, and we are now like a big family." Deborah Kendrick, a freelance writer and devoted participant, agrees. "I believe there is no other environment in which participants suspend, so completely,repparttar 133129 sense of who is and who is not a person with a disability," she says. "People of all walks of life come together for that one week to share a love of skiing,repparttar 133130 outdoors, learning, and loving life." To find out more about Ski for Light, orrepparttar 133131 upcoming event in Granby, Colorado, visit: www.sfl.org

Stephen Michael Kerr is a blind radio broadcaster and freelance writer in Austin, Texas. Want to read more fascinating articles about sports for people with disabilities? Subscribe to Stephen's *free* ezine, Adaptive Sports And Recreation. Just send a blank e-mail to: mailto:41809-subscribe@zinester.com

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