Ian’s Crunchy Caddis
Ian's Crunchy Caddis - Todd White
Hook: Daiichi 1280 10
Body: Emu Feather
Thorax: STS Caddis Green Dubbing
Head: Ostrich Hurl Black
Latex Hex
Day #2 of Hex from Todd White
Latex Hex - Oliver Edwards Style
Back Hook: TMC 200R Cut 10
Tail: Emu
Body: Cream Latex and Hi-Vis
Front Hook: TMC 105 Size 6
Legs: Hen Saddle
Wing Case: Turkey Flat & Epoxy
Eyes: Mono Eyes
Body: Latex
Latex Hex
Clown Hater Hex
Here is the latest Steelhead bug from Todd White.
Clown Hater Hex
Hook:TMC 105 6-8
Tail: Rabbit Strip
Gills: Pheasant Rump
Wing Case: Swiss Straw
Body: Hen Saddle & Squirrel Blend Dubbing
Eyes: Mono Eyes
Egg: Clown McFly Foam
Clown Hater Hex
The Crabbit
With the snow blowing around outside I thought we would try to think some positive thoughts an bring you a Saltwater pattern.
This is the crab that I caught my "championship belt" winning permit on.
Permit Crab - the Crabbit
The Crabbit - Olive - BUY THE BUG
Hook: #4 saltwater
Thread: Olive
Weight: Medium lead eyes
Tail: White calf body hair over pearl diamond braid
Feelers: Olive barred Sili Legs
Body: Olive rug yarn alternating with olive barred Sili Legs
Back: Olive rabbit w/hook point punched thru in back
Crabbit Permit
The Shaggy Bugger
The Shaggy Bugger - Toddy White
Hook: TMC 200, 2-10
Bead: Gold tungsten
Tail: Black & olive marabou
Flash: 1 strand mirage Flashabou
Body: Tinsel chenille - Olive
Hackle: Senyo's Shaggy Dub - Black+Olive+Brown mix in dubbing loop
Collar: Saddle hackle - Black
Shaggy Wooly Bugger
Emulator Sculpin
Here is a "classic Michigan" Steelhead streamer from our friend Kevin Feenstra @feenstraguideservice.com
Emulator Sculpin - Purchase the Pattern
Hook: TMC 300#4
Tail: Grizzly Marabou
Body: EMU
Collar: Mallard Flank & Flashabou
Head: Australian Opossum
Comments: Add different amounts of flash, rubber legs and change up the size to help catch aggressive Steelhead.
Purplelicious – Steelhead Spey Pattern
Purplelicious Recipe
Hook: Alec Jackson Spey Size 1,2
Butt: Butt Pearl Tinsel Med
Body: Silver rib wrapped to thorax, with peacock ice dub
Thorax: Chartreuse Cactus Chenille wrapped twice
Wing: Purple Spey Marabou palmered to front of hook/ Pearl,Purple Flashabou
Collar: Gladwell Flank feather natural palmered to front
Second Collar: Purple Schlappen palmered to eye
From our friend Jeff Hubbard @ Outfitters North
www.outfittersnorth.com
Steelhead Swinging Leech – Halloween Leech
Halloween Leech
•Daiichi 2461, Size 4-1/0
•Fuschia Cactus Chenille, large
•Hot Orange and Peacock Ice Dub
•Holographic Pink, Holograpic Black, and Copper Flashabou
•Black Marabou
•Large Mallard Flank Feather
•Lead Eyes to suit local conditions
Provided by Feenstra Guide Service 231.652.3528
Also, check out his STEELHEAD DVD HERE ------------> LINK
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