BWO Spinner

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The Blue Winged Olive (Baetis) is a key hatch through September/October. This version of the spinner pattern is by far my favorite and most productive.

BWO Spinner Recipe

Hook: #16 Orvis Tactical Wide Gape
Thread: 8/0 Olive Dun
Tail: Medium Pardo CDL
Abdomen: Tying Thread
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Silver Badger

For a full tying video, click on the link below:

http://www.ralphsflybox.com/2016/08/blue-winged-olive-spinner.html

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It’s getting to be that time of year already, wow!

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Thanks Ralph. I really like this fly. Simple, fast and effective. I tied it on and 18 and the Brookies fell for it right away.

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Great to hear that it does well for you! Thanks much for the response.

Ralph