Originally tied by Tom Sutcliffe using deer hair with the intent of imitating a beetle, the DDD was eventually tied using nothing but Klipspringer for the tail, body and collar. This came about through a couple of Tom’s friends playing around with the pattern, namly Hugh Huntley and Bill Duckworth;…
Probably Lee Wulff’s most important contribution to the sport….and there were many. Calf tail split wings and deer hair tail make this attractor one best floating and easiest to see that there is. A great searching pattern to throw anytime in fast water, also a great pattern for fishing with…
A perfect trout dry fly to imitate many different natural mayflies, including Pale Morning Duns, Sulphur, and Baetis mayflies. The dry fly is sparse, yet gives a great drift. The deer hair lets you track the dry fly. Trout can’t resist a sparkle dun. The Sparkle Dun style fly is…
A great ISO/Slate Drake pattern. Pretty much based on the Borcher style of flies with deer hair body. This one although features parachute style hackle and a short stubby white post. This fly works equally as well as a spinner for Isonychias or March Browns. Pretty much based on the…
A very good pattern in rough water when darker coloured mayflies are hatching…..or not hatching. Certainly a top attractor fly. A must have for anyone fishing in the mountains for brook trout. Also known as a great bluegill dry. The Irresistible ia a classic attractor pattern. Quite possibly one of…
The Hendrickson Sparkle Dun is a favourite of many for imitating adults, emergers, cripples and even spinners. The Hendrickson Sparkle Dun is a favorite of many for imitating adults, emergers, cripples and even spinners. Comparadun style deer hair wing with an emerger shuck trailing behind. Hi floating. Works well when…