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.
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Hook: |
Daiichi 2546: Size 4-8 |
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Thread: |
White 6/0. |
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Eyes |
Small black beadchain eyes |
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Weight: |
0.020 gauge lead wire |
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Tail: |
16 strands of UV Pearl Krystal Flash |
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Legs: |
Pearl blue/black speckle silicone legs |
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Body: |
UV Pearl Ice Dub |
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Back: |
Prismatic Pliable Sheet Back |
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Hackle: |
Three wraps of white saddle hackle |
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Rib: |
Brassie size UTC copper wire |
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Notes: |
I developed this pattern several years ago as a sand shrimp imitation for resident coho salmon in Washington's Puget Sound. Fished with short 4-6" strips this fly has proven itself as a resident coho and sea-run cutthroat producer, especially during the winter when these shrimp become an important food source. I also use orange, pink and chartreuse versions of this fly, substituting the back material with edge brite. These colors have been especially effective for migratory pink, chum and coho salmon. |
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