Hazel's Muddler

[ScottP]

Playing around with a Deschutes pattern by John Hazel I saw on Speypages. A few materials substituted here (rib/body) but that's what happens when you tie at 5:00 AM and the shops don't open 'till 8. Head's a bit full on this one; may blade it off and try a sparser look.



hook - Mustad 9671 #6
thread - UTC 140 burnt orange
tail - moose body hair
rib - mylar holo copper
body - dubbing antique gold
wing - grizzly hackle tips
collar/head - elk hair (in dubbing loop)

Regards,
Scott

[whatfly]

Quite reminiscent of a Steehead Caddis, Scott, which as you say, usually has a pretty sparse collar/head. Might want to use an traditional up-eye hook if going after adults.

[ScottP]

Might want to use an traditional up-eye hook if going after adults.

John,

Another reason to hit the flyshop; all my salmon/steelhead hooks are 2800 miles away.

Regards,
Scott

[ScottP]

Out with the old head, in with the new









Regards,
Scott

[Rocketfish]

Very nice pattern!!!

[AllenOK]

Scott, have you ever tied with caribou?

I haven't tried spinning elk, yet. I have a large supply of caribou, thanks to my wife and a friendly taxidermist. I've done a BUNCH of muddlers in smaller sizes, and the caribou worked great.

[ScottP]

Allen,

I have; it's my favorite hair for tying Goddard Caddis. Caribou's great to spin/pack but the stuff I have is a bit ratty at the tips; for me, the elk worked better here.

Regards,
Scott

[tigfly]

Scott, I like both versions, the large head seems more like a floater and the small head a wet version.

[Betty Hiner]

How fun!!!! Like them, Scott!