2009 Fly Patterns

January 8
Introduction
Mark Van Patten and John Walther

Understanding fly tying tools — vises, whip finishers, and other items; and materials — dubbing, hooks, hackle and thread.

January 15
WD40

Hook:  TMC2457 size 14-22 or equivalent
Thread:  8/0 Grey
Tail:  Mallard Flank Feathers
Wing:  Mallard Flank feathers

January 22
Bullet Proof Wooly Buggers

Hook: Mustad 9672 size 10
Tail: Olive Marabou
Underbody: Lead or lead-free wire
Hackle: Olive junk feather
Body: Olive chennile
Accent: Gold flashabou

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January 29
Zebra Midge

We will tie a zebra midge but would like for everyone to bring their favorite midge.
Hook: TMC 2457 size 14-22 or any good scud hook
Bead: Sized to hook, silver color
Body: Black thread
Ribbing: Fine white wire

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February 5
Briminator

Hook: 8-10
Eyes: Bead Chain - black, gold or silver
Tail and Body: Fuzzy fibers from pheasant feather
Hackle: Pheasant feather

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February 12
Mike's Mohair Leech

Hook: Mustad 9672 Size 8 OR any 2x or 3x Streamer Hook.
Thread: Olive
Tail: Olive Marabou
Underbody: Lead wire or Lead-free wire
Body: Mohair Leech Yarn

February 19
Elk Hair Caddis

Hook: Mustad 94840 size 14-20 (or any standard dry fly hook)
Hackle: Brown
Body: Brown dubbing
Wing: Elk Hair Light
Head: Elk Hair Light

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February 26
Bob's Bluegill Shiner

Hook: Mustad 3366 size 2/0
Thread: Black 6/0
Body: Synthetic fiber (Enrico Fiber is good) - Color to match fish being imitated
Accent: Angel hair flash
Markings: Permanent marker - red and black

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March 5
Jim's Rubber Leg Ant

Hook: standard dry fly size 8-18
Thread: Color to match dubbing
Body: 2 contrasting colors - Tan/Brown
Wing: Gold Flash and Deer or Elk Hair

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March 12
The Dame Hadley

Hook: Size 10
Thread: 6/0
Eye: Bead chain - black, gold or silver
Underbody: Ice dubbing
Overbody: Craft foam
Legs Round rubber

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