I Need a New BWO Emerger Pattern

[NJTroutbum]

It was actually handed down to me by a friend who was upgrading his office. Yes, it's a storebought. But not sure where? It's probably 15-20yrs old.

Ralph

[fish4trout]

soft hackle is a good idea.... thanks

Hi,

Personally I would try a soft hackle, something like a size 16 snipe and olive, or moorhen and olive would be worth a shot. John Scott has tied an olive version of a water cricket which he reported was good during BWO hatches. I submitted the water cricket as a FOTW a few years ago and you can find it in the archives.

- Jeff

[lastchance]

soft hackle is a good idea.... thanks

Would you fish that soft hackle in the film like an emerger?
Bruce

[fish4trout]

If I was fishing a big flat like I usually am during a BWO hatch I would swing it.

Would you fish that soft hackle in the film like an emerger?
Bruce

[kglissmeyer]

and Kelly has an excellent one, too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCwVN64SFes


Regards,
Scott

Thanks for the nod, Scott. I love the halfback emerger with foam for the shellback.

Here is a picture:

KG's EPF (electronics packing foam) Halfback Emerger - BWO:


I also like this one - it is a midge imitation, but when the BWO's are popping it works extremely well:

KG's EPF Fullback Emerger - Midge:


Kelly.

[Bucky]

Those are some good looking flies Kelly! I'll have to tie some of those up.