In this week’s Tying Tuesday, we have actually got 3 patterns that are simple to connect and must work terrific for trout this time of year. First of all, Kyle from Avid Max strolls us through the actions to connect Devin Olsen’s Diabaetis Perdigon (terrific name, btw). It utilizes some cool products however is a fast and basic tie. Next up, Brendan from Snake River Fly reveals us how to develop a large banner that will press a great deal of water and deal lots of slinky action. Lastly, my old buddy Tim Flagler connects a small Blue-Winged Olive like the ones that hatch in the fall.
Olsen’s Diabaetis Perdigon
Hook: Black nickel jig hook (here a Fulling Mill 5140), sizes 14-18.
Bead: Mottled matte grey slotted tungsten bead, 2.8 mm.
Thread: Black, 6/0 or 140-denier.
Tail: Light speckled brown Coq de Leon fibers.
Rib: Silver Ultra Wire, little.
Body: Rainbowlike pearl Perdigon Body.
Location: Fluorescent fire orange thread, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Finish: Solarez Thin, Hard.
Head: Black Solarez Fly Tie Colored Resin.
SRF Goldie Banner
Hook: Basic banner hook, sizes 2 and 4.
Bead: Silver cone, big.
Weight: Lead wire.
Thread: Tan, 6/0 or 140-denier.
Tail: White and ginger marabou.
Body: Honeycomb SRF Hydro Hackle.
Collar # 1: Light perch Hyper Krinklezon, stacked.
Collar # 2: Tan 12-Gauge Banner Fur, cut two times and stacked.
Adhesive: Thick UV resin.
Tools: Calling brush, calling try, hairpin.
Blue-Winged Olive
Hook: Barbless dry-fly hook (here a Fulling Mill 5050), sizes 18-24.
Thread: Olive-dun Semperfli Classic Waxed, 12/0.
Tail: Medium-pardo coq de Leon fibers.
Wing: Light dun Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn.
Abdominal Area: Olive kapok dubbing.
