Deer-hair Beetle
The opportunistic trout will rise to a beetle even in winter making beetle
imitations year-round producers. One of the most effective terrestrial
patterns is the Deer-hair Beetle. Tied with dyed deer hair over a body
of peacock herl, this pattern is easy to tie, floats well and consistently
catches fish all season long.
Materials
Hooks: Mustad 94840; 10 - 16.
Thread: Black 3/0.
Shellback: Black deer hair.
Body: Peacock herl.
Originally published August 7, 2000 on Fly Anglers Online by John van Vliet.