Usually, we have plenty of tan Hi-Vis here at the
genuine fly shop. This fly is the reason why. The
shop vac is not a contented angler pattern
although we do use our choice of material.
This has been in the box of go-to flies for the past
two years. I usually reach for this fly every fishing
trip!
genuine fly shop. This fly is the reason why. The
shop vac is not a contented angler pattern
although we do use our choice of material.
This has been in the box of go-to flies for the past
two years. I usually reach for this fly every fishing
trip!
| Thread: Danville 6/0 tan Hook: Dai-Riki 135 #14 - #18 Head: Gold bead of appropriate size Adbomen: Ringneck pheasant center tails. 8 - 10 fibers for a size 14. Rib: Gold wire. Thorax. Chocolate brown diamond brite or Ice dub. |
1. Tie in 8 - 10 ringneck center tail fibers.
2. Tie in gold wire rib and advance the
thread leaving 1/4 hook length.
thread leaving 1/4 hook length.
3. Wrap the pheasant tails up to the
waiting thread and counter rib with
gold wire.
waiting thread and counter rib with
gold wire.
4. Tie in some tan Hi-Vis fibers as you
would a wingcase.
would a wingcase.
5. Fold the Hi-Vis over forming a loop.
6. Dub in front and behind the loop with
Chocolate brown ice dub or diamond brite.
Chocolate brown ice dub or diamond brite.
| The Contented Angler 147 Jefferson Avenue Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068 724-337-0437 |
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