In this week’s Tying Tuesday, we have actually got 3 cool patterns for trout. We kick things off with an easy, high-floating dry fly that ought to work for the next couple of months throughout the nation. Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies shows how to produce a greatly hackled Isonychia replica. Next is a Perdigon-style nymph from Tim Flagler ofTightline Productions As normal, Tim uses numerous fantastic suggestions for product handling and getting whatever on the hook in the ideal location. Lastly, Kyle from AvidMax works up an unbelievably easy leech pattern created for still water, however I make sure it works anywhere you discover leeches. River anglers might wish to include a fluorescent cone to ascertain in the water column.
Slate Drake
Hook: Basic barbless dry-fly hook, sizes 12-14.
Thread: Brown, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Wing: Dun hen-feather suggestions.
Tails: Dun hackle fibers.
Body: Connecting thread.
Body hackle: Dun dry-fly hackle, 2 sizes little.
Hackle: Dun dry-fly hackle.
Head: Connecting thread
Jig Napoleon
Hook: Basic jig hook (here a Lightning Strike JF2), sizes 12-18.
Bead: Copper slotted tungsten bead, 7/64-inch or to match hook size.
Thread # 1: Fluorescent orange, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Weight: Lead-free round wire, 0.15
Tail: Medium pardo Coq de Leon fibers.
Rib: Black Ultra Wire, little.
Body: Pearl Flashabou.
Underbody and collar: Fluorescent orange connecting thread.
Thread # 2/thorax: Black, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Covering: UV remedy resin.
Tools: Plunger-style hackle pliers, fine-tipped bodkin, makeup applicators
Seal Leech
Hook: Barbless black wet-fly hook (here an Hanak 230BL), size 8.
Thread: Olive Nano Silk, 6/0 or 100-denier.
Tail: Olive Woolly Bugger Marabou
Underbody: Connecting thread.
Body: Dark olive Arizona Simi Seal (in a calling loop).
Head: Fluorescent fire orange thread, 8/0 or 70-denier.
Tools: Calling brush.
