Made on Long Island
Captain Joe Blados and The Crease Fly
As a native of Long Island, Joe Blados has had a life long love affair with salt water as a captain and prominent saltwater fly fishing guide out on the East End of the North Fork. Joe is also an accomplished fly tier whose style, technique and creativity are exemplified in the design of his world-famous Crease Fly, one of the most original flies ever created.
While all tiers strive to produce flies that are new and different, in reality, most typically craft designs that represent modifications or variations of existing and proven patterns. With the exception of the discovery and utilization of new materials and alternative tying techniques, most new flies introduced into the contemporary market are functional variations of already successful patterns.
That approach is the very foundation upon which the tying art is built. But every once in a long while we witness true innovation in the art of fly tying – a fly design or technique that is so unique it changes the way we fish and changes the sport. One such design and technique lead Joe Blados to the creation of the “Crease Fly”, a pattern intended to mimic the profile of the prolific bunker. While originally conceived for the inshore fishery of the North Fork of Long Island, this fly has an established track record and devotees wherever it is has been fished. It has become a staple in the fly box of anglers pursuing striped bass, bluefish, false albacore and bonito, and is in demand worldwide. I have witnessed the range of the Crease Fly’s effectiveness from silver salmon in Alaska to the surface-feeding game fish of the Yucatan Peninsula and all stops in between, both in saltwater and fresh. It is also a very effective offshore pattern for tuna and other large game fish. It is truly a remarkably designed fly, with a touch of an artist’s creativity. If you are interested in acquiring a Crease Fly Tying Kit, contact Joe at: jblados@optonline.net
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