Trico female spinner

Fly: Ron Koenig, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Mustad #94824 or TMC 101 sizes #22 to #26
Thread: Spider thread on body, gordon griffith 14/0 for the rest
Tail: Spade hackles 3 to 4 times body length, medium dun to dark dun, split 90 degrees
Body: Spider thread, wrap up and back twice then apply head cement
Wing: White or light gray antron, opptional, add one strand of Krystal Flash to make it easier to see the fly on the water at greater distance
Thorax: Spirit River”fine & dry” black, build to a robust thorax

Note:On the midges, when tying in the spinner style wing, well waxed thread adds more control. Take one - two wraps with the waxed thread before tying the wing in.


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