In this video, Simon connects a tested pattern for beast Lahontan Cuttroat Trout in Pyramid lake. It is that time of year where anglers all over the world are getting ready with imagine capturing an enormous Lahontan Cutthroat Trout while being set down on top of a ladder. Although some would argue that bringing a ladder to fish from coast is an unneeded tool, lots of will concur this fly is certainly required, and a benefit to have in your box.
This fly is fished on a sinking line typically sink rates 3-7 either complete sink, or multi density. It acts a lot like a standard booby fly where on the strip the fly sinks and at the time out it drifts back up. The Popcorn Beetle is typically coupled with a little banner like a wooly bugger, or a well balanced leech. The fly does not always mimic anything they consume, however it is popular that this fly and its action drives those huge Cutthroat nuts. They’re a fast and simple tie, which is best when you remain in a time crunch before your journey!
The fly is connected on a Gamakatsu B10S in size 6, although it can be fished in sizes 4-12. This hook has a broad space and is remarkable for helping in more connections. A marabou tail advertisements more action to the fly, however it is typically left out; having some with tails, and some “tailless” is to your benefit. Last but not least, the foam included here is the brand-new Hi-Float foam from Hareline has bigger cells of air and greater durometer which suggests it drifts greater and is more resilient to extending, pulling, and the pressure of the thread. The foam is available in 2 and 3mm and this fly in specific utilizes 3mm. Utilizing 2mm would be better for smaller sized sizes like 10 and smaller sized.
Pyramid Lake Popcorn Beetle
Hook- Gamakatsu B10S #6
Thread- Veevus White GSP: 100D
Tail- Hareline Marabou Blood Quills: White
Foam- Hareline 3mm Hi-Float Foam: White
Chenille- Hareline Medium Cactus Chenille: Chartreuse
UV Resin- Solarez Bone Dry
Bobbin- Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin
Vise- Renzetti Traveler 2304
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