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SANDY MITE
Posted by: ANDY (IP Logged)
Date: June 05, 2006 06:43PM

<HTML>A FRIEND OF MINE HAS BEEN TELLING ME ABOUT A FLY THAT HE USED WHEN HE WAS A KID IN IDAHO CALLED A "SANDY MITE".

WE'VE LOOKED IN A LOT OF PLACED IN THE PAST FEW YEARS AND CAN NOT FIND ANYONE WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT SUCH A FLY.

ANY HELP FROM ANYONE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

THANKS</HTML>

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Vic Ezerski (IP Logged)
Date: October 05, 2006 08:45AM

Andy,
The Sandy mite was designed by George Grant of Montana and I beleive he as passed away. He had two books published a few years back. The first publication was done as a private printing and the second was done as a limited edition. George described tying the sandy mite in both editions which involved weaving hair for the collar of the fly or better known as hackle. I beleive that Mr. Potts of Montana was a barber and develope that perticular type of fly and George learned from him. I am not sure about the beginning history of the fly but I am pretty sure that Potts, and Grant tied this perticular fly. I haven't seen anyone tying the Sandy Mite or any of the other flies George had in his two books. I beleive you can pick mup a copy of either book in a used book store or go to the internet.
Vic

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Sand Pittendrigh (IP Logged)
Date: May 13, 2007 03:19PM

The Sandy Mite was developed by Franz B. Pott in Missoula
Montana, in the early 1920s. Many of George Grant's beautiful
patterns were based on the Pott series of Mite flies.

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Michael A. Tucker (IP Logged)
Date: July 04, 2007 02:15AM

The Sandy Mite was developed by Mr. Potts from Missoula, Montana. He was a barber and wig maker. Mr. Potts designed the fly with ox hair and the belly stripe to prevent the hair from coming unraveled during extended use. Mr. George Grant, who is a deep friend of mine and whom I have also had numerous conversations with, extended his insight through our long discussions about Mr. Potts. Mr. Potts' flies have always intrigued Mr. Grant and stimulated his thought process in the Weaving of hair hackles. Mr. Potts guarded his passion for his design and would not show anyone how to weave his way. This created a thought in Mr. Grant to start weaving hair because of the importance of the hackle. Mr. Grant developed his own way to weave hair because of secrecy from Potts. It is very sad to say that I had a chance to talk with Mr. Grant for approximately 3 years. I do know that he is spending his life in a nursing home in Butte, Montana were his dreams are now his realities. Mr. Grant asked me directly if I would continue his beautiful craft. I agreed with honor. I weave his method but have establish my own type of hitch that is easier than his. I am ambitiously pursuing a new book on his philosophy with insights and add-ons that never been shown as of to date. I hope the book is excepted with grace and understanding of an idea to be extended from where Mr. Grant left off. If you shall have any further questions concerning any historical value about Mr. Grant or Mr. Potts I shall be always happy to share.
Thank You,
Michael A. Tucker
Designer of the Liqua Fly

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Gerald Mill (IP Logged)
Date: August 31, 2007 02:47PM

I fished with an gentleman yesterday who has a collection of Pott's flies one of which (sorrel colored mite) he used with great effectiveness on a hot clear day. Where might I find these flies for sale? Do you know the title of a book that would have the pattern described? Because of a deformed left hand some patterns are hard for me to tie and I may have to buy the mite but I wouldn't know until I got a look at the pattern. The collection of Pott's flies my fishing partner had were made from the mane of a horse at least that was the statement of the salesman who sold him the flies quite some years ago. Any info on obtaining this pattern would be appreciated.

Jerry

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Gerry Randolph (IP Logged)
Date: September 07, 2007 12:53AM

I have atape shwing how the fly is tied. Chuck Thomas from Idaho tied bothe the mighty mite and sandy mite. I just might get a tpe off to ya if I had a address. gatorfrog1@Yahoo.com

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Gerry Randolph (IP Logged)
Date: September 07, 2007 12:58AM

I have a tape showing how the fly is tied. Chuck Thomas from Idaho tied both the mighty mite and sandy mite. I just might get a tape off to ya if I had a address. gatorfrog1@Yahoo.com

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Rick Takahashi (IP Logged)
Date: October 27, 2007 12:57AM

Mike Tucker where are you? I haven't seen you in years.
We often talk about you and wonder what happened to one of the regions best fly tier. I hope all is well with you. Still remeber back in the day tying for Jim in Greely. I'll be tying at the Denver Flyshow, if you happen to come, I'd love to see you and catch up a bit. Tak

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Mike Tucker where are you?
Posted by: Sean Maney (IP Logged)
Date: February 18, 2008 03:21PM

Mr Tucker,

I would love to talk with you about your Liqua Fly. If you would, please send me a reply email with contact info. We can instant message, trade emails, or even have a phone call (imaging that), whichever is your preference.

Looking forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Sean Maney

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: richard w. mclachlin (IP Logged)
Date: August 27, 2008 07:34PM

Michael A. Tucker Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> The Sandy Mite was developed by Mr. Potts from
> Missoula, Montana. He was a barber and wig maker.
> Mr. Potts designed the fly with ox hair and the
> belly stripe to prevent the hair from coming
> unraveled during extended use. Mr. George Grant,
> who is a deep friend of mine and whom I have also
> had numerous conversations with, extended his
> insight through our long discussions about Mr.
> Potts. Mr. Potts' flies have always intrigued Mr.
> Grant and stimulated his thought process in the
> Weaving of hair hackles. Mr. Potts guarded his
> passion for his design and would not show anyone
> how to weave his way. This created a thought in
> Mr. Grant to start weaving hair because of the
> importance of the hackle. Mr. Grant developed his
> own way to weave hair because of secrecy from
> Potts. It is very sad to say that I had a chance
> to talk with Mr. Grant for approximately 3 years.
> I do know that he is spending his life in a
> nursing home in Butte, Montana were his dreams are
> now his realities. Mr. Grant asked me directly if
> I would continue his beautiful craft. I agreed
> with honor. I weave his method but have establish
> my own type of hitch that is easier than his. I am
> ambitiously pursuing a new book on his philosophy
> with insights and add-ons that never been shown as
> of to date. I hope the book is excepted with grace
> and understanding of an idea to be extended from
> where Mr. Grant left off. If you shall have any
> further questions concerning any historical value
> about Mr. Grant or Mr. Potts I shall be always
> happy to share.
> Thank You,
> Michael A. Tucker
> Designer of the Liqua Fly

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Darrel Christensen (IP Logged)
Date: October 21, 2008 11:04PM

What do I have to do to get a copy of this tape would love to tie some. regards Darrel

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Matt Watrous (IP Logged)
Date: January 18, 2009 06:03PM

If anyone is interested I will be placing a box of 120 mites, mostly traditional Lady, sandy and rockworm, and with some of my own local use body color variations on ebay this week. Size 10 seems to be the most productive with some size 6 in the ladymite and rockworm.FYI if you are fishing this fly correctly you have to be able to see it. I am more than happy to know that people are still looking for them. I have been tying and fishing these patterns for 28 yrs and actually fished a #6 sandy on the weber yesterday and had more action on it than any nymph rig I could put together. Dan Bailey's used to be the only supplier and discontinued selling them. I hope I can fill the void without stepping on any toes.watrous_pc@yahoo.com

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Re: Mike Tucker where are you?
Posted by: Michael Tucker (IP Logged)
Date: April 23, 2009 02:12AM

I am sorry that I have not written sooner. My phone number is 303-670-1118. I have new flies as well which are George Grant Computer back Stones,Sarah's Twist flies and others.
Again I am sorry, but I can be reach at the above number or try my cell at 720-959-6786.
Best,
Michael A. Tucker

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Re: SANDY MITE
Posted by: Michael Tucker (IP Logged)
Date: June 09, 2009 10:58PM

If you would like to chat my email is Mat2291@hotmail.com or my phone number is 303-670-1118. I know we can share, chat and encompass what we all love and cherish; that is fishing. I shall await your call until then stay safe.
Michael Tucker
Evergreen, Colorado
Originator of the Liqua Flies.

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Liqua flies
Posted by: Michael Tucker (IP Logged)
Date: January 05, 2010 12:55AM

Sean,
Sorry that I have not responded to your request. I am tying my brains out and getting ready to do another fly-tying show here in denver. If you need please call me anytime at 303-670-1118. I look forward to your call and chat about anything you have in mind.
God Bless,
Michael Tucker

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Re: Liqua flies
Posted by: rudy chavira (IP Logged)
Date: May 21, 2010 06:04PM

yes i have both books for sale mint condition color plates numbered 991 thanks and good fishing.

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Re: SANDY MITE-Pott Hair Flies
Posted by: Paul (IP Logged)
Date: September 05, 2010 03:00PM

Hi. I came across some Pott Hair Flies a while back and was wondering if anyone on here would be interested in checking them out or possibly buying them. I'm honestly not sure if I want to sell them and if I did I would want them to go to an enthusiast/collector. I have 12 NIB that were made by the Finline Tackle Co in Denver and a couple others including a new Sandy Mite in the cardboard that were made by F.B. himself. The 12 are from the 40's and the others I imagine are from around there too. Let me know if there's interest. Thanks, Paul

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