Trouts Fly Fishing

Trout’s Chewy Flies - 20 Incher

Hook: TMC 200R #4-12

Thread: Black 3/0 – 6/0 depending on size of hook

Tail: Dark Brown Goose Biots

Rib: Two Strands Tan Rayon Floss

Body: Any Dark Colored Dubbing

Abdomen: Peacock Herl

Wingcase: Turkey Tail Quill Slip

Legs: Hungarian Partridge

Thorax: Natural Hare’s Mask Dubbing

I have had more success with this fly then anyother.  It nice and heavy to ensure it gets down, and it looks buggier then anything else I have found.  The best part is that is works for a variety of stonefly species.

Western Drakes - everything you didn’t know

The Cold Hard Facts:

Western Drakes, also known as Ephemerella grandis and Ephemerella dodsi, are typically one of the most anticipated hatches of the year.  The Ephemerella family, which also includes  Blue Wing Olives (BWO’s), Pale Morning Duns (PMD’s), Sulphurs, and Hendricksons, is known for prolific hatches that cause trout to feed in an uncommonly aggressive manor.  Because of their larger size and gangly nature, the Drake family seems to stand out from the others, and holds a special place in a trout’s heart and diet.

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