Saturday, July 7, 2018

Jassid




Jassid

Hook – Mustad 94840, size 14 to whatever small size you can tie them
Thread - Black
Body - Tying thread or a fine dry fly dubbing in black or dark brown
Wings - Jungle cock nail tied flat over the body
Hackle - Traditionally black, palmered up the shank and trimmed flat on top 
(May also trim the bottom). I tied the fly with grizzly hackle (optional)

Made famous by Vince Marinaro in A Modern Dry Fly Code.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Fly Tying Tips and Tricks: Part 6











Fly Tying Tips and Tricks: Part 5











Red Tag & Family




Red Tag & Family

Hook - Mustad 3399, 3906 or equivalent
Tail - Floss, antron yarn, wool yarn etc in your choice of colors
Body - Peacock herl (try different colors)
Hackle - Brown hen or your choice of colors