Sheep Creek Special
George Biggs
Hook - Mustad 3906, 3906B or equivalent, size 6-14
Thread - Black
Weight - Lead free wire
Hackle - Brown hen hackle tied back
Abdomen - Olive chenille
Wing - Mallard flank feather fibers
Sheep Creek Special - Red
George Biggs Variant
Hook - Mustad 3906, 3906B or equivalent, size 6-14
Thread - Red
Weight - Lead free wire
Tag - Red uni stretch or floss
Hackle - Brown hen hackle tied back
Ribbing -
Abdomen - Peacock herl
Wing - Mallard flank feather fibers
The above pattern is also tied in either yellow or orange variations. George Biggs of Jerome, Idaho, developed the original pattern. It was developed for Sheep Creek Reservoir, which is tucked away on the Nevada-Idaho border.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
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