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On the Rocks

 
tied by WindyHillFlys
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Steelhead,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List: Hook: Daiichi 1120 #10-12.
Beadhead: Black Tungsten Bead 1/8".
Thread: 8/0 (70 denier) Olive.
Rib: Golden Olive AK Best quill (wound from tip).
Body: Caddis Green Hareline Ice Dubbing.
Legs: Golden Olive Dyed Partridge Feather Tips.
Tying Instructions: Bead on. Tie in rib well down bend of the hook. Dub tapered body. Wrap rib forward; tie off. Invert hook and tie in Partridge tips for legs. Dub again, covering up thread wraps from legs; tie off. Then wrap a couple of series of whips. It might even be called, Better Than Scotch.

KDC