The "Sure Shot"

[Byron haugh]

Came across this pattern this morning in an older book. It is called the "Sure Shot".
Tail: Calf Tail
Body: Peacock Herl
Ribbing: Yellow Silk
Hackle: Brown
Divided Wings: Calf Tail (I substituted white Para Post)
Hook: Mustad 7957B (I substituted TMC 100-size 14)

The author says: "This pattern was developed by Roger Nash of Denver, Colorado. It is patterned after the Wulffs and is fairly popular in some parts of Colorado."

It seems like a good floater and, perhaps, a good attractor in faster water.

[NJTroutbum]

I believe I was shown that pattern in Washington State some time ago....but as a Trude. It was a pretty good pattern. Been a while since I've seen or tied it though.

Thanks Byron.

Ralph

[Uncle Jesse]

I like the looks of that, what size did you tie, it looks like about a 14.

[Byron haugh]

Jesse,
Yes, it is a 14. Thanks.
The book implies that it is also tied much larger!

[Allan]

Out of curiosity, what book are you using for reference?

[Steven]

I believe I was shown that pattern in Washington State some time ago....but as a Trude. It was a pretty good pattern. Been a while since I've seen or tied it though.

The picture in the book looks like a trude

[Byron haugh]

The picture in the book looks like a trude

The first photo was at a bit of an angle. It is a drawing and doesn't depict the upright, divided wings too well.
Here is a better picture of the drawing and one of the color plates in the same book.

[Allan]

Byron,

Seriously, what is the title of the reference book? I've seen the recipe described differently in a book I have. Besides, I need a good pattern book.

[Byron haugh]

The book is, I believe Terry Helleckson's first book, "Popular Fly Patterns". It is one of my favorite books on various fly patterns.

[Steven]

Yeah, I see it.