Tying Instructions

Start with the tail, 20 strands of golden Pheasant tippets 1 ½ the length of the hook. Tie on approx. even with the barb of the hook.

Next, tie on dubbing to form body, stopping at about the middle of the hook shank.

Now, take 5-6 strands of flash and tie on forming underwing.

Tie on some white calftail.

Tie on two rubber legs in an X-pattern so you end up with 4 legs.

The head is the trickiest part. Begin by tying on a small clump of stacked deer hair with the tips pointed towards the bend of the hook.

“Spin” the hair by bringing the thread around the hair and hook shank and pulling it toward you. Add more hair in small clumps on sides of shank.

Trim hair to form head. Be careful not to cut the rubber legs off, or you’ll be starting over.

 

How to Fish

This is a Rocky Mountain pattern developed a few years ago. It is an attractor pattern that imitates stoneflies and hoppers, It has good visibility in fast moving water. Fly is best fished with an occasional “twitch” to wiggle the legs. The “twitch” will sometimes draw strikes.