How to tie The Three Dollar Dip
If you are fishing the Madison River in Montana and need a go-to pattern, look no further than the Three Dollar Dip. This fly is basically serendipity with some flash. Don’t let that disappoint you though as it is a great emerging imitation for an array of bugs from Mayflies and Midges to Caddis. The namesake comes from the famous Three Dollar Bridge a location honored by fishermen for the public access it helps provide. Can you fish this fly elsewhere though? Absolutely! It is great in many trout water’s in various colors and sizes. Its simplicity is its versatility. Spin some up and tie them on!
Ingredients & Recipe
- Hook – Timeco 2487
- Thread – Veevus 10/0 Olive
- Ribbing – XS Silver Wire
- Wing Bud – Comparadun Deer Hair Dun
- Flash – Krystal Flash Pearl
- Head Finish – Zap a Gap CA +
Tools Used
- Vise – Mongoose Vice
- Bobbin – Griffin Bobbin
- Whip Finish – Dr. Slick Stainless Steel
- e Scissors – Dr. Slick Arrow Point
