Michigan Hillbilly
Hook - Mustad 94840 or equivalent
Thread - Black 6/0
Tail - Brown hackle fibers
Egg Sack - Peacock herl
Body - Red chenille*
Wing - Woodchuck
Hackle - Brown
May be tied with a yellow egg sac or yellow body.
May be tied with a yellow egg sac or yellow body.
*May substitute fur or
synthetic for chenille.
Fishing Tips. It was designed to be fished dry (requires a lot of floatant (if using chenille body), but may be fished wet.
Historical Note: Created by the Martuch brothers, Harold, Leon and George who were avid fly fisherman from back in the 1930’s and 1940’s. They often fished the East Branch of the Au Grey river. They used to fish the property of a farmer, whom they respectfully referred to as the ‘hillbilly.’ Leon Martuch is probably the most famous of the three, having founded Scientific Anglers of Midland, Michigan.
Fishing Tips. It was designed to be fished dry (requires a lot of floatant (if using chenille body), but may be fished wet.
Historical Note: Created by the Martuch brothers, Harold, Leon and George who were avid fly fisherman from back in the 1930’s and 1940’s. They often fished the East Branch of the Au Grey river. They used to fish the property of a farmer, whom they respectfully referred to as the ‘hillbilly.’ Leon Martuch is probably the most famous of the three, having founded Scientific Anglers of Midland, Michigan.
