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Classic Michigan Robert's Drake pattern tricked out for the Hendrickson hatch...Opener can't make it here soon enough! MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook:  Daiichi 1180 #14 (+)Thread:  Uni 8/0 Pink (+) Tail:  Brown Pheasant Tail (+) Underbody/Thorax:  Rusty Brown Superfine Dry Fly Dubbing (+) Body:  Rusty Brown Deer Body Hair (+) Post:  Blue Dun McFlylon Polypro (+) Hackle:  Keough Tyer's Grade Med. Dun (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <--

This little fly has been a menace to the trout and steelhead lately. It's a great pattern to hide a ton of weight within, getting it to the bottom very quickly. We typically use this on a euro nymphing setup, but you can also fish it under an indicator as well. It's a simple fly, that you won't feel bad losing to the wood. It can be tied in tons of different colors and sizes. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Firehole 523 #6 (+)Bead: Slotted Tungsten Bead 3/16" 4.6mm Matte Black (+)Thread: Veevus 6/0 Fluorescent Orange (+)Lead Wire .025mm (+)Legs: MFC...

As the salmon eggs mature and turn into Alevin, the next phase in the salmon life cycle is the "Fry" stage. It starts to look a bit more like a minnow as the yolk sac is absorbed. The head is more defined, the parr marks start to appear, and they become a little stronger. They are better at swimming in this stage, so a swung presentation is a good way to fish this pattern.  This is a very easy fly to tie, with just a handful of materials needed. You will burn through a pack of hooks in no time. This...

This pattern has been flying under the radar, (intentionally), for a couple years now. It is absolutely lethal on Trout and Steelhead here in Michigan. It's pretty easy to tie, and once you get the hang of it, you can fill a couple rows in your box quickly. Here's a rundown of the materials used: MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Sz 8 egg hook (The Daichii New Boss Steelhead hook is nice) (+)Thread: White Gel Spun Thread 75 or 100 denier (+)Yolk Sack: Steelhead Orange McFlyFoam (any similar color will work) (+)Body: Violet Squirmito (Pink would work too) (+)Eyes: Living Eyes, 3mm, Ice (again, color...