Sheep Creek Special

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 - Red uni stretch or floss

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.

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