“This fly is a mash-up of some of my favorite fly tying materials and aspects of fly design; pheasant tail, CDC soft hackles, and Semperfli Dirty Bug yarn. The colors used are just one example of a nearly endless list of possibilities. I’ve had success with this particular configuration as my lead/attractor fly in a multi-nymph rig. However, don’t hesitate to whip it up in more natural and subtle shades to be used as a swung wet fly. As much as I wish the viewer success with this pattern, I also hope it inspires you to try out the Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn in a wide variety of capacities. Think Walt’s Worms, Peeping Caddis, Hare’s Ears, and nearly any pattern that uses a healthily dubbed body. For ease of use, variety of colors, durability, and bin appeal, the dirty bug yarn from Semperfli is a lazy fly tyers dream.”
Ingredients, Tools & Recipe
- Hook – Tiemco TMC 113BHL(Size: 10)
- Thread – UTC 70 Denier (70D Red)
- Bead – Firehole Speckled Tungsten (3.5mm Midnight Red)
- Tail / Backing – Hareline Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers (Red)
- Ribbing – Semperfli Tying Wire (0.2mm Red)
- Resin – Solarez Fly Tie Hard Formula (Thick)
- UV Light – Loon Outdoors UV Infiniti Light
