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You have reached my Pathological Tyers Blog. I share things related to fly tying and fly fishing that are on my mind or that I just want to put out there. Grab a cup of Joe and start reading!

Heading Into The Late Season

Added on 17-Sep-12 11:30

Dennis shares information for fly anglers looking to gear up for fall trout and the best flies to use. read more...

AuSable Winter Blog

Added on 05-Jan-11 11:15

In this blog entry, Dennis Potter provides tips for winter streamer fishing and introduces the Pathological Tyers t-shirts. read more...

Big Fish Time on the AuSable

Added on 16-Nov-10 18:47

Dennis Potter updates readers on fly fishing opportunities for Michigan's Au Sable River. read more...

Ramblings of a Hackle Junkie

Added on 16-Apr-10 11:02

Dennis Potter introduces the latest fly pattern and recipe to be posted to the site. read more...

New DVD's for 2010

Added on 09-Nov-09 12:55

Check out the description of the new “Fly Crafter Patterns and Techniques” DVD’s available soon from Dennis Potter read more...

Recipes from the Riverhouse - Meatloaf

Added on 22-Sep-09 09:27

I am going to share favorite recipes from the Riverhouse from time to time. I do love a good meatloaf and this is a dandy and very manly, but girls can use it too. read more...

The Real McCoy

Added on 22-Sep-09 09:19

McCoy Spring Creek in Dillon Montana is one of the lesser known spring creeks of the American west. I should not spread the word and make it any more popular, but I have to share this wonderful fishery with you. read more...

Anting We Will Go

Added on 22-Sep-09 09:14

Sept is prime ant swarm time. The flying males are everywhere during these warm days of late summer. I am in Omena, on Lake Michigan in Michigan's lower peninsula and there was an incredible flight of #14 dark ants all day yesterday. Both river and still water fish love ants. Go get em. read more...

Trico Tips and Hints

Added on 31-Aug-09 15:39

It's Trico time in the Midwest and I've got lots of tips for those of you willing to take on the Tiny Black Curse. read more...

Let's Look at the Hook

Added on 30-Mar-09 17:58

In this post, I review the criteria for selecting hooks and provide a list of hooks used for particular patterns. read more...

Diary of a Hackle Junkie

Added on 26-Feb-09 21:10

I have it bad. It’s a debilitating addiction suffered by many a seasoned fly tier. That’s right, I have a feather jones. read more...

Masking Hatches and Spinner Falls

Added on 19-Feb-09 10:54

Check out my tips for more productive fly-fishing during this season's masking hatches and spinner falls. read more...

Welcome to the Riverhouse blog

Added on 12-Dec-08 00:23

At long last Riverhouse Fly Company has arrived in cyberspace. read more...