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Steelhead love orange. Not sure why, but it's a fact of life. This little pattern has been dynamite for us in the Spring. This is a hybrid of an egg and a stonefly, mimicking both at once. A stimulator of sorts. Its a really easy recipe so you won't feel bad losing a few. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daichii 1530 sz 12 (+)Thread: Veevus 6/0 Fl. Orange (+)Bead: Dazzle Brass Bead Fl Orange 1/8" (+)Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers Natural (+)Body: Crusty Nail Fusion Dub (+)Rib: Ultra Wire Hot Orange Brassie (+)Legs: Brown Partridge (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <-- Lay a thread base down back to bend of hook....

This is a cool design we've been tinkering with lately. It's super easy, the only hard part is the wedge head... MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Ahrex TP650 sz 1 (+)Thread: Veevus 100D GSP (+)Tail: SF Flash Blend White (+)Body: Polar Chenille Gold UV (+)Collar: Laser Dub White (+)Head: Deer Belly Hair White (+)Finish: Loon UV Thin (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <-- Other Tools Used in this tutorial:Loon Razon Scissors (+)  Tie SF Flash blend in, fold front portion back. Taper the ends with scissors. Tie in Polar Chenille (Chartuese shown) and palmer forward.Stop just before bend in hook....

This template was originally made by Jeff "Bear" Andrews, and has been a standard Great Lakes steelhead fly for decades. This can imitate both a hex nymph or salmon alevin, hence the name "cross-dresser." By changing the color of Estaz, you can specify which you plan to mimic more closely. This hex version is tied with Peach Estaz, but Crustacean Tan would be good too. For more of a fry imitation, florescent orange or pink would be a good choice. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daiichi 1530 Sz 8 (+)Thread: Veevus 6/0 Fl. Orange (+)Eyes: Black Mono Eyes Medium  (+)Tail: Natural Grizzly Mini Marabou ...

This is an extremely easy and deadly steelhead nymph that works all year. It's a great fly if you're looking to fill a box quickly. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daiichi 1120 sz 8 (+)Thread: UNI 8/0 Black (+)Tail/Body: Gadwall Feather (+)Throat: Fusion Dub Eat a Peach (+)Throat option: Ice Dub Shrimp Pink (+)Legs: Hungarian Partridge (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <-- Start with a thread base Lay a Gadwall Feather on hook, and wrap backward. Keep wraps spaced out to form a rib. Cut excess feather. Form a dubbing ball. This will help elevate the legs. Strip off opposing hackle barbs. Give...