Ray Charles

Fly: Bruce Salzburg, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 2487
Thread: Rusty dun or tan, 8/0
Body: Ostrich herl dyed to match the natural
Shellback: Pearl Flashabou

This is a fly popularized on the Bighorn River in Montana to match the aquatic sowbugs which are plentiful there. The name is said to have come from the guide's comment that even Ray Charles can catch fish with this fly.

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