Saturday, November 21, 2015

Alpine Emerger


Alpine Emerger

Hook - Mustad S80-3906, S82-3906B, size 16-18
Thread - Gray
Tail - Dyed blue dun barred mallard fibers tied sparse
Body - Dubbed blue dun synthetic
Legs - Same as tail fibers

Reference: Popular Fly Patterns by Terry Hellekson

With a lifetimes supply of teal feathers, 
I substituted these of what's called for in the original recipe

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Been a long time since I tied a selection of these in different sizes for stillwater fishing in my float tube days. Thanks for reminding me of some good times.