Fly of the Month

Fly of the month that’s included in the Windknots. Easier to find than searching the Windknot archive.

FOTM: Simple fly, and no, I do not remember the name.

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Once upon a time, in a land far away, I fished for trout. This charming, and simple, fly pattern was one of my “go-to” flies. It worked in places that it never should have. I dabbled it on a slack line, or used it as a dropper. I kept a dozen or so on hand every time I went fishing for many years. And then…….

Hook: Mustad 9672 size 12
Thread 6/0 (140D) brown
Brace32 gage wire, counter wound
Tailsoft hackle hen, 1/2 hook shaft long
Bodypeacock herl, 4-7 strands twisted
Collar, folded soft hackle hen, palmered, hook gap length
GlueCA or alcohol based adhesive

Coyote spinner fly used at Harmon Creek

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Those of us that used this fly on Harmon Creek know why I plan to make a video on it this week.

Hook:    TMC 200R, only because I have a bunch of these.

Thread: 180-240D, color to match top fiber colors of fly

Eyes:     Lead dumbbell, 1/80 oz or smaller.  Also you could use bead chain for the eyes in an effort to reduce weight.

Spinner assembly:

  • Colorado blade size 00
  • Split rings, size 0
  • Roller swivels, size 12 or 14, this is completely dependent on being able to get the swivel onto the hook.  I like to go as small as I can.   

Paint:     Chartreuse fingernail polish, with black fingernail polish pupil

Bottom:               SF fibers, off-white

Top:                      SF Fibers, rainbow

Here are some other variations of the theme.

Tying the Crappie Coyote

Coyote FINAL

Fly of the Month – Lefty’s Craft Fur Shrimp – Tied by Chris Sumers

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This simple pattern was developed by Lefty Kreh for bonefish but, it is also a productive pattern for most other saltwater coastal species along with largemouth bass and carp.

Materials:

Hook: Mustad 3407 DT or, similar saltwater hook, size 6 to 2
Thread: Flat Waxed Nylon, or similar, Tan or Brown Tail: Craft Fur, Tan
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain, Dumbbell Hourglass Lead Eyes or, Black Mono Eyes
Body: Craft Fur guard hairs, Tan or, EP Brush, Tan, ½ inch.
Weed Guard: Mason or, other stiff monofilament, 20- 30# – Optional
Tail Accent: Sharpie, Black, Brown or Red Head Cement or UV Resin

Get the Lefty’s Craft Fur Shrimp tying instructions here