Overview
I have been tying flies for about ten years during which time I have been tying patterns that cover variety of different environments and species. These range from baitfish imitations for coho and coastal cutthroat in the saltwater, small dry flies and nymphs for native cutthroat high in the Rocky Mountains and goddy swinging flies for winter steelhead along the Pacific coast. This page will feature new patterns that a have added, or links to instructions for archived flies.
Lightning Bug
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Overview
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Hook: |
Daiichi 1560 size 12-20 |
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Thread: |
8/0 black |
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Bead: |
Sized to match the hook |
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Tail: |
5 or 6 pheasant tail fibers |
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Rib: |
Brassie or small size copper wire depending on the fly size |
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Body: |
Gold, Silver or Pearlescent Mirage tinsel or flashabou wrapped |
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Thorax: |
Peacock herl |
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Back: |
Large Gold, Silver or Pearlescent Mirage tinsel or flashabou pulled over the top of the thorax |
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Legs: |
Hungarian partridge |
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Notes: |
This flashy little attractor nymph that was developed on the banks of Washington's Yakima River is one of my top producing nymphs and a constant trout producer. One of my favorite ways to fish this fly is as a dropper and it is especially effective in slightly off color water. |
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