1990 Jackson Hole One Fly Event
Anderson and the Dreaded Tarantula
The 1990 event managed to elude the
wrath of the weatherman, with blue skies, warm temperatures, and river
flows at an all time high.
The fishing was good with many fat 16 to 19 inch trout released. Tom
Gould landed the largest trout, a 21 1/4" cutthroat, on his favorite
pattern, the Royal Wulff, while fishing with the legend himself, Lee
Wulff. 1989 individual winner, George Anderson, dubbed "the Ultimate Fly
Fishing Predator," by boat mate Joan Wulff, helped Team Simms repeat as
champions, while barely edging out newcomers, Team Sage.
Each year, a fly becomes a legend and in 1990 the "The Turck Tarantula"
sore lipped many a trout on George Anderson's flyline.
Familiar faces such as. Gov. Sullivan, Curt Gowdy, Peter Coors, Chuck
Yeager and U.S. Wildlife director John Turner returned and we were
pleased to have saltwater guru, Stu Apte, the First Lady of fly fishing,
Joan Wulff and patriarch of fly fishing, Lee Wulff with us as well.
Sadly, it was Lee's final autumn fishing season as he died in the
spring, with his spirit warmly remembered by all.
1990 One Fly Event Winning Fly
The Turck Tarantula
Good weather returned to grace the One Fly in 1990. George Anderson was
looking to repeat his first place finish of 1989, but was at a loss as to what fly to
pick. As any good guide knows, when in doubt, go to the people who know
the water best. Because everybody knew George loved rubber legs, a fly
was thrust in front of him for his inspection. It looked sort of like a
Madame X, but it had legs coming out near the head of the fly. It was
unusual and right up George's alley. He was told that it was a Turck
Tarantula. With his patented grin, he snatched the fly from its creator,
Guy Turck, with a promise that he would use it. He was willing to gamble
and used the now infamous concoction. Quite simply, George kicked butt.
The Turck Tarantula did its job and became the new One Fly champ. A
star was born. |
