Panfish Fly Patterns

[lastchance]

How is this, Lastchance: http://www.trails.com/how_40187_cap-...tructions.html

Yep. Thanks, Paul.

[lastchance]

Here's another link. How many guys invented thsi fly

http://www.warmwaterflyfisher.com/ja...Cap_Spider.htm

[Paul Arnold]

Lastchance: This "Jay Renken" design is a variation of the one I posted. It has fewer legs (half as many) and the chenille body is palmered, like a bugger. It may catch just as many or more fish than the original, but it is still a variation in my book. I like the look of the original and believe in keeping a pattern simple when feasible.

Both flies use jighead hooks, though, although the variation recipe suggests that heavier ones be considered. For fly tackle, I think the lightest possible jighead is the best jighead unless size of hook is an issue.

Lastchance, are you by chance from Helena, Montana? They have a Last Chance Gulch and Last Chance Saloon there.

~Paul

[Waders]

My father was the creator of Sam's One Bug. Here is a copy of the original article in Fly Fishing and Tying Journal with the recipe. You can also find it listed by Warren Patterson under the archives fly of the day here on FAOL


Recipe:

[lastchance]

Interesting, and thanks.

[wheretofishtoday]

my two favorite panfish flies that I tie are a stealth bomber and a red zebra midge. Id also pick up some neon poppers, they works amazing too.

[CoachBob]

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