The Art of Fly Tying is only one aspect of Fly Fishing. Not everyone that fly fishes, ties flies but it sure is a great way to pass the time during the long winter months. It's fun, relaxing and their's a special joy that comes when you catch a fish on a fly you tied yourself.
An all time favorite because it's just plain pretty...but it does work. I like to dig this out when I don't know what else to throw or on faster broken waters. It's a great searching pattern.
Hook: TMC 100 10_18
Thread: Black 70 Ultra thread
Wing: Calf Body or Calf Tail
Tail: Moose Body Hair or Deer Hair
Body: Peacock Hurl + Red Thread (or floss)
Hackle: Brown
(not the way I tie mine but the end product is the same)