2020 Fly Tying Patterns
Instructions, tips and tying details will follow shortly. Click each photo to see a larger image for better details.
January 2, 2020
Cockaroo
Hook: 3X Long Streamer Size 8-10
Thread: 6/0 Black or Brown
Tail: Ringneck Pheasant
Underbody: Yarn
Body: Peacock Herl
Wing: Ringneck Pheasant
Collar: Hen Neck Feathers
January 9, 2020
Imagination Fly
Hook: 3x long size 8, 10 or 12
Body: 2 mm craft foam (color of choice)
Legs: rubber leg material
After showing you how to tie this fly you use this simple technique to tie several patterns: Crickets, Hoppers, and Beetles. And use your imagination and come up your own creation.
January 16, 2020
Hardback Caddis
Demo Fly Tyer: John Goad
Hook: Mustad 17050 Size 10
Thread: Danville 210 Denier Orange
Bead: Tungsten 3250 Gold
Body: Crawdub
Hard Back: Sowbug 1/8" Brown
Rib: Hi-Vis Yellow 8 lb.
January 23, 2020
Orange Mylar Minnow
Demo Fly Tyer: Jerry Kemple
Hook: Wet Size 10 with 4x length
Thread: Red 8/0e
Body: Orange Chenille
Outer Shell: Small Silver Mylar
Eyes: Silver Bead Chain
January 30, 2020
Brian's Froggie
Fly Tyer: Brian Whipple, Bennett Springs
Hook: 2 or 3, x long streamer
Thread: 6/0 or stronger
Back: 2mm craft foam yellow and green
Body: White Poly Yarn
Legs: Rubber leg material
Spots: Black permanent marker
Eyes: Doll eyes
February 6, 2020
Tiger Tail
Fly Tyer: Not Known
Hook: TMC 5263 or equivalent, size 12 - 2X or 3X long
Thread: 6/0 Red
Tail: Olive Grizzly Dry Fly Hackle
Body: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Olive
Weight: Lead wire (lead free preferred)
February 13, 2020
Guide's Choice Hares Ear
Fly Tyer: Sam Steward, MDC
Hook: 60 degree Jig Hook, Size 12
Thread: 6/0 Dark Brown
Bead: 2.8mm Gold
Tail: Ginger Marabou
Abdomen: Tan Dubbing
Thorax: Olive Dubbing
Collar: Brown Hen Saddle
February 20, 2020
Hit Man
Fly Tyer: John Walther
Hook: Scud size 6 or 8
Thread: Fire Orange or Chartreuse
Tail: Red Yarn
Rib: Red wire
Body: Peacock Herl
Head: Fire Orange or Chartreuse
Hackle: Brown or Olive Hen Hackle
February 27, 2020
Egans Red Dart
Fly Tyer: John Walther
Hook: Size 14 Jig Style
Thread: Red
Bead: Gold 7/64"
Weight: .020 lead or lead free wire
Tail: Red Saddle Hackle
Rib: Sulky Metallic Pearl (Joann's or Hobby Lobby)
Body: Peacock Herl
Collar: Brown Hackle
Collar: Pink Icedub
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