Hairwing Flies

Purple Green Butt Skunk
Tied by Skip Lynch* for Steelhead

Recipe

    Hook: Tiemco #7999 size 1/0 - 8.

    Thread: Black.

    Tail: Red hackle fibers.

    Butt: Chartreuse Ultra Chenille.

    Body: Purple Chenille (Ultra chenille for small flies).

    Rib: Medium silver oval tinsel.

    Hackle: Purple hen hackle.

    Wing: White calf tail.

Fishing Tip:

Just a variation on the old theme - purple often works when traditional black Skunks won't. ~ Skip Lynch

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