Hendrickson Pop Top Flymph
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Fly: Jim Slattery, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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| Hook: |
Dry fly hook, #12 |
| Thread: |
Jasper |
| Hackle: |
Brown grey dun or medium brown dun |
| Tail: |
Three cock pheasant tail fibers |
| Abdomen: |
Two mahogany red pheasant tail fibers and one turkey tail fiber twisted
with jasper thread |
| Thorax: |
Amber yellow dubbing blend with hint of pink spun in a Leisenring loop |
Note: This fly should be tied as if you are tying a nymph in the back half and an emerger in the front half. Thread should be at the back of the thorax after tying in thorax. Wind hackle one turn in front of thorax , then one or two turns thru thorax and full turn at rear of thorax. Secure hackle with silk wind silk through thorax. Add small amount of dubbing for front of fly. Whip finish.
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