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Generalist (green)

 
tied by Old Hat
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Target Species: Steelhead,
Recommended Region: Northwest US,
Imitation: Stone Flies,
Material List:
Hook: any curved shank
Thread: brown
Head: tungsten bead
Underbody: flat lead wire
Tail: golden pheasant tippets dyed red topped with bright green yarn
Rib: silver braid
Body: mix of wool yarn with majority dark brown
Hackle: hungarian partridge soft hackle


Tying Instructions: In order of material list
Presentation Tips: I like to fish this much like a czech nymph.