themodernfly
@themodernfly.bsky.social
Flyfishing inspired art. I arrange shapes and colors in the mid-century modern style to evoke curiosity and joy for the viewer.
Work in progress. Can you guess the name of the fly pattern? Extra points for the name of the creator. Hint: someone famous in fly fishing lore.
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Work in progress. Can you guess the name of the fly pattern? Extra points for the name of the creator. Hint: someone famous in fly fishing lore.
Starting a new fly pattern interpretation. Can you guess the name?
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Starting a new fly pattern interpretation. Can you guess the name?
Vicuña Tungsten Nymph v4
October 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Vicuña Tungsten Nymph v4
Work in progress. Version 8
October 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Work in progress. Version 8
Work in progress. The Vicuna Tungsten Nymph. Vicuna dubbing is hand-made fly-tying material from alpaca, that floats great.
October 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Work in progress. The Vicuna Tungsten Nymph. Vicuna dubbing is hand-made fly-tying material from alpaca, that floats great.
Starting a new fly pattern in The Modern Fly variation
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Starting a new fly pattern in The Modern Fly variation
Preparing art for submission to an event, Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibition.
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Preparing art for submission to an event, Wild & Scenic Film Festival art exhibition.
The Hornberg test print, looking good.
September 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The Hornberg test print, looking good.
The Hornberg Doodle v2
September 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Hornberg Doodle v2
The Hornberg Doodle, phase 1. More to come. Inspired by @backalleyfly.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Hornberg Doodle, phase 1. More to come. Inspired by @backalleyfly.bsky.social
From the archives: Somewhere east of San Diego.
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 AM
From the archives: Somewhere east of San Diego.
The Modern Fly update: You may have noticed a lack of new fly pattern art in the past few months. Family health issues have taken a front seat these days. I hope to return to the creative process soon. Best wishes from The Modern Fly.
August 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Modern Fly update: You may have noticed a lack of new fly pattern art in the past few months. Family health issues have taken a front seat these days. I hope to return to the creative process soon. Best wishes from The Modern Fly.
New Brighton Beach California winter scene
August 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
New Brighton Beach California winter scene
Take me home, country stones...
August 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Take me home, country stones...
Toucan Dreams - the little toucan is saying, "Toukachina!"
August 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Toucan Dreams - the little toucan is saying, "Toukachina!"
Toucan Attraction - the little toucan is saying, "Toucandescent!"
August 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Toucan Attraction - the little toucan is saying, "Toucandescent!"
Toucanocchio - Two can do it yourself!
August 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Toucanocchio - Two can do it yourself!
Toucan King of the Yucatan series. The little king is saying, "Toucan gifts—hit or myth!"
August 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Toucan King of the Yucatan series. The little king is saying, "Toucan gifts—hit or myth!"
While The Modern Fly is on sabbatical, enjoy a review of past Toucan King creations. Toucan Sub: the little king is saying, "Two can live a life of ease."
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
While The Modern Fly is on sabbatical, enjoy a review of past Toucan King creations. Toucan Sub: the little king is saying, "Two can live a life of ease."
Toucan King of the Yucatan, circa 2008. The little toucan is saying, "Take off! To Canada."
August 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Toucan King of the Yucatan, circa 2008. The little toucan is saying, "Take off! To Canada."
In the days before The Modern Fly, there lived The Toucan King of the Yucatan. In this scene the little Toucan King is saying, "Two can go 'furthur'!"
August 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In the days before The Modern Fly, there lived The Toucan King of the Yucatan. In this scene the little Toucan King is saying, "Two can go 'furthur'!"
Long before The Modern Fly, there was Toucan King of the Yucatan. In this example, the little guy is saying "Toucan? Three can too!"
August 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Long before The Modern Fly, there was Toucan King of the Yucatan. In this example, the little guy is saying "Toucan? Three can too!"