Western Coachman

Western Coachman
Western Coachman (top view) Western Coachman (side view) Western Coachman (bottom view)
Fly: Wayne Luallen, Photographs: Hans Weilenmann
Hook:	Daiichi 1560 #6-18
Thread:	Black Fly Master 6/0
Tail:	Golden Pheasant Tippet
Rib:	Originally tied with gold wire, but here copper wire
Body:	Peacock herl
Hackle:	Originally poor quality dry fly in coachman brown, but here hen furnace
Wing:	Natural white hair from the flank of a white tail deer
Notes: This is perhaps the most famous fly that Wayne 'Buz' Buszek developed. It is still incredibly popular, particularly in the Western United States, and regrettably seemingly little known elsewhere. It have hooked a huge variety of fish in both salt, warm, and cold water. My personal best in one day was 6 species. There is a dry version with hackle applied after application of the wing, somewhat "Trude" fashion, but most simply dress the wing if they wish the fly to float. Wet or dry, it is a superb fishing tool. What food form it represents is anyone's guess.
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