Spruce Moth

[Byron haugh]

Insect found fairly regularly in the Yellowstone Region where there are Spruce trees near the stream.

Tied similar to those tied in Bob Jacklin's method.

Hook bend support.............small clipped end of elk hair.....same elk hair strands as underbody and wings.

Body.................................Elk hair underbody covered with light tan dubbing

Hackle...............................Medium Dun (trimmed flat on bottom)

Wings................................Bullet head style elk hair (same fibers as butt end and underbody)

[51BC]

Good looking fly! We have a very similar moth (Eastern spruce budworm) that should be matched quite nicely by this!

[Joe Billingsley]

Nice, Byron. May start replacing some of my EHC with that style, too. They would have to float better, right?

Joe

[Byron haugh]

Joe and S1BC,
Thanks. It does float well. Happy Thanksgiving.

[Ed_D]

Very nice tie, Byron. In which sizes do you tie it?

Ed

[NJTroutbum]

Great pattern. Nicely tied Byron. It is ? very effective fly and does float very well.

[Byron haugh]

Thanks Rd.
That is a size 14.
Actually, I usually use the fly Craig Matthews ties. This one will be tried next summer. It is a Bob Jacklin pattern and I like it a lot. Simple to tie and, for sure, a good floater.