Today’s Tying Tuesday includes a diverse mix of patterns that vary from the standard to the whimsical. We kick things off with an age-old dry fly developed by Fran Betters. Adam of Fly Anorak strolls you through the connecting procedure, stressing that sophistication is not the point. Next up is an extremely basic banner from J.J. Murray (a.k.a. Long Rod), which works in both trout rivers and bass ponds. Things go wonky when we get to Steve Cullen‘s Chamwaah, which is part nymph and part Squirmy. It’s a funky-looking pattern that works. Lastly, Strike-Zone Fly Fishing connects a cool redfish pattern with great deals of movement and a touch of blue to contrast with more natural colors.
Ausable Wulff
Hook: Long shank dry-fly or banner hook, sizes 10-14.
Thread: Hot Orange, 6/0 or 140-denier.
Tails: Woodchuck tail fibers or guard hairs from a fur spot.
Wing: White calftail.
Body: Colored rusty orange Australian possum dubbing.
Hackles: Grizzly and Brown saddle hackles.
Head: Connecting thread.
Adhesive: Superglue.
R&R Banner
Hook: Salmon egg hook, size 12.
Bead: Black nickel bead, 3/16-inch.
Thread: Black, 3/0 or 210-denier.
Tail: Rusty brown Zonker strip.
Hackle: Brown saddle hackle.
Adhesive: Head cement.
Chamwaaah 2.0
Hook: Basic Jig Hook, size 8.
Bead: Blue/purple tungsten slotted bead, 3.5 mm.
Belly/Tail 1: Natural chamois leather strip, divided lengthwise.
Thread: Black, 6/0 or 140-denier.
Rib: Red wire, medium.
Body: Dark peacock dubbing.
Collar: Dark peacock dubbing.
Adhesive: Superglue.
Tools: Xacto knife, calling brush.
Redfish Nugget
Hook: 2X-strong saltwater hook (here a Mustad C70SAP), size 2.
Thread: Blue, 3/0 or 210-denier.
Weight: Gold brass eyes, medium.
Tail: Sand Alternative Bunny Strip.
Eyes: Black mono eyes, big.
Body: Tan pearl chenille, medium.
Wing: Brown Arctic fox tail.
Legs: Light blue/pumpkin Fly Enhancer Legs
Head: Tan deer body hair, cleaned up and stacked.
Weedguard: 20-pound Hard Mono.
Adhesive: Solarez Bone Dry (optional).
