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In this weeks episode we were fortunate enough to spend some time talking to fly fishing legend Fran Betters, from the Adirondack Sports shop in upstate New York. Fran talks about the abundant Fly Fishing opportunities in that area and his passion for flyfishing after 50+ years of fly fishing, fly tying, custom rod building and fishing the high peaks area which includes the West Branch of the Ausable-the perfect trout stream. Fran gives us tips on how and where to fish these prolific waters as well as which patterns are the most effective. For more info go to:
http://www.adirondackflyfishing.com

The fly of the week is what Fran calls the "Money Pattern" on the Ausable, The Ausable Wulff. It's a highly visible attractor pattern that these dry fly oriented fish just can't resist.

Hook:
Mustad 94840 #10-#14
Thread:
Red
Wing:
Calf Body Hair
Tail:
Moose Body Guards
Body:
Tan Dubbing
Hackle:
Brown/Grizzly

Note: This pattern has been modified from the original as tied by Francis Betters.