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Foxy Muddler Steelhead Fly
Steelhead variation of the Don Gapen pattern
tied by Bruce E. Harang
Materials:
Hook:
Heavy Salmon Iron such as a Partridge M size to suit
Thread:
pre-waxed 6/0 Gudebröd,
color of choice
Tail:
Bucktail about one shank length long, color of choice
Body:
Hula Wrap brand strung tinsel palmer wrapped, color
of choice
Wing:
Arctic Fox hair with under-fur left in
and tied Fatback style, color of choice
Head:
Spun deer hair packed
loosely and clipped, color of choice
This muddler variation is designed as a winter wet fly for heavy cold water where flash and color help entice steelhead to strike.
© 2007 Bruce E Harang