Buzz Hackle

Fly: Steve Schalla, Originator: Myrtle Powell, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 100 #10-16
Thread: Black 6/0
Tail: Red Hackle Fibers
Aft hackle: Grizzly over silver tinsel
Body: Peacock Herl
Fore hackle: Brown over gold tinsel
Note: A Fore and Aft pattern designed by Myrtle Powell in the 1920’s. Designed for a friend whose son, “Buzz”, passed away several years later. Remains popular as an attractor dry fly and can be tied to a heavier hook for wet fly purposes


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