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the misfit

The Misfit Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

The Misfit Fly Pattern Hook – your choice Size – #10 Thread – black Tail – dark olive marabou Body – olive antron, build up by the bead Hackle – brown saddle hackle Eyes – bead head Comment – Thanks to “Tangleknot” for this fly submission.

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Weezer's Hex Nymph

Weezer’s Hex Nymph Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Weezer’s Hex Nymph Fly Pattern Hook – streamer or nymph Size – #10-#6 Thread – brown 6/0 Tail – 90% tan marabou, 10% pheasant tail fibers Body – yellow dubbing Shellback – pheasant tail fibers Gills – filoplume of grouse Rib – copper wire Collar – grouse chest feather

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yellow stone

Yellow Stonefly Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Yellow Stonefly Fly Pattern Hook – mustad 36890 size 8 salmon hook Thread – yellow 3/0 waxed Tail – goose biots, any color Under Body – waxed dental tape Abdomen – larva lace, yellow Thorax/Hair Line – yellow dubbing Wing Case – black ribbon melted with wing burner Legs – black deer hair Antennae – [...]

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zug bug

Zug Bug Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Zug Bug Fly Pattern Hook – Mustad 3906B or equivalent. Size – 10 to 14 Thread – Black. Weight – optional Tail – Peacock Sword Fibers. Body – Peacock Herl. Rib – Gold or silver tinsel or mylar. Legs – Brown Hen, beard style. Wing Case – Wood duck tied in at head. Comment – [...]

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realistic stone

Realistic Stonefly Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Realistic Stonefly Fly Pattern Hook – Alec Jackson Spey Size – #7 Thread – black Weight – optional Tail – porcupine quills Underbody – dental tape Abdomen – 1/4″ laytex strips folded in half and palmered forward Wing Cases – wing buds at Hatchmasters Thorax – brown ostrich Legging – porcupine quill and japanese nymph [...]

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Shoeman's Stonefly

Shoeman’s Stonefly Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Shoeman’s Stonefly Fly Pattern Hook – 94831 Thread – black 6/0 Weight – lead wire parallel to hook on both sides Tail & Antennae – black goose biots Legs – stripped and knotted hackle stems Body – black opposum Wing Case – brown mottled thin skin Rib – stripped hackled stem Comment – Attach 2 [...]

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sparrow

Sparrow Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Sparrow Fly Pattern Hook – Daiichi 1530 Size – #6-#10 Thread – black Weight – optional Tail – filoplume fibers Body – various colors of dubbing from tan to black Collar – filoplume Hackle – hen saddle or pheasant rump Comment – A great all around steelie nymph. Can represent a stonefly, mayfly, or caddis [...]

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spring wiggler6

Spring Wiggler Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Spring Wiggler Fly Pattern I guess the first tip is always use a wet fly hook which is heaver and stronger than dry fly hooks Mustad 3906, 3906B, 3399 are perfect. Never use Mustad 94840 or 94842 – 94833 for this Steelhead fly. As is with most flies always starting from the back and tie [...]

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th-prince

TH-Prince Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

TH-Prince Fly Pattern Hook – 3906 Mustad Size – #8-#12 Thread – Black 6/0 Weight – optional Tail – 2 goose biots (amber) Body – 2-3 strands of peacock herl Rib – thin holographic Wing – 2 goose biots (white) Comment – Slide bead on hook. Secure with a few thread wraps. Bring the thread [...]

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tied caddis

Tied Caddis Fly Pattern

July 22, 2011

Tied Caddis Fly Pattern Hook – wet fly hook Size – #14 Thread – black Weight – none Body – peacock herl Tail and Case – deer hair Legs – palmered saddle hackle Comment – Thanks to Rich Baker.

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