Tenkara Flies by Misako Ishimura

[tie2fish]

NOTE: This post was edited in an effort to replace the photos that disappeared when Photobucket broke all my links. There were originally four flies tied by Misako, but I can only locate one of them in my files. Sorry about that ...

Here is a lovely fly tied in the tenkara style and photographed by Mark Romero's talented wife Misako Ishimura ...

[DUBBN]

Fantastic flies, just like the lady that created them!

[willowhead]

Bill, thank you, Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! Your a Prince!

[Hans Weilenmann]

Good stuff. Well done, Misa!

Cheers,
Hans W

PS Thanks Bill, for posting them

[willowhead]

Thankx guys.....so far misa doesn't even now about this.....(she's still asleep).....but she's been indicating that she'd like to become a registered member and participate, so i figured this would be a good way for her to start.

[narcodog]

Great looking flies.

For those of you that have never met Misa she is a very special lady and I mean lady.

[gingerdun]

Misa is astounding. And her meticulous tenkara-style flies are a refreshing addition to the forum. If she decides to register and participate, I'll be watching eagerly for any of her posts.

[Kelly L.]

Wow, those flies are just SUPREME. I hope Misa does join here. I need to pick up that book one day. But I want her to sign my copy... Will she be selling them at the Sowbug? Misa just oozes talent. She is incredibly gifted in so many areas. I hold her in high regards, that's for sure.

[Old Hat]

Beautiful. I especially like the detail and thoughtful creativity that is noticeable in each one. Misa would be a greatly welcomed addition to the forum.

I little story for everyone, I originally met Mark on another site and then him and Misa in person at a fly tying show all the way over here in Oregon, where we were all tying. I am usually a bit standoffish (just my personality). The morning following the show I was getting breakfast at the hotel before a long drive home, looking for a place to sit in a crowded room of others doing the same. Mark and Misa graciously invited me to join them. I had a wonderful breakfast with two people who are some of the friendliest, giving, enjoyable people around and who you can see immediately, have a love and commitment for each other that is very special and increasingly hard to find this day and age.

Always my best to both of you.

[hankaye]

Howdy All;

Bill, thanks for the pix, Looking forward to Misa's arrival...

hank