Have been wanting to tie up an all black Steelhead fly and came up with this.
Hook:Mustad 36890 #1
Thread: 8/0 black
Tag: Black Krystal Flash
Butt: Black Ostrich herl
Body: Black floss
Rib: Black Ultra wire
Thorax: Black Ostrich herl
Wing: Black deer hair
Hackle: Black Brahma hen
Head: Black lacquer
It looked too black so I made a few changes and came up with this.
Hook: Mustad 36890 #1
Thread: 8/0 black
Tag: Silver flat tinsel
Butt: Died peacock herl
Body: Black stretch nylon
Rib: Silver round tinsel (small)
Thorax: Died peacock herl
Wing: Black deer hair
Hackle: Black Brahma hen
Head: Black lacquer
Mr. Bug, a few that would sound like fun to tie in black instead of purple would be the “Street Walker” or the “Joe Gert” those work pretty well on the Deschutes over here during the early Summer runs.
-Jake
Great looking flies Bass Bug!! I would like to see a black and purple, or black and blue version too. I like the dark colors, they really pay off at certain times… your flies are well tied, and I love the designs!
If you use tinsel, I would choose gold. I usually use that on flies early morning, dusk, or if the water is murky. To me gold looks better on a dark fly. Black and purple, or black and blue does well here for darker conditions. I think either way you do it, with or without a tinsel or rib would look good. I prefer a little ribbing, or a tag…but it just depends on the look you want. If these are strictly fishing flies, don’t bother with a tag unless you just like it. I try to put as much attractant I can think of for a fish, just to get their attention. It is your fly, I can envision it as being a darn good one. You made some great flies here, and I applaud your efforts, they will pay off!
