Some time ago I agreed to send some of the flies that I love
to use in my country, Argentina. So here is one of my favorite
streamers and I put “him” a name…The “Patagonian Runner.”
Perhaps you wish to add it for the website tying dept.
This streamer is fantastic, specially in mid-size and big rivers
as Limay, Grande, etc. I use floating lines (I prefer them!) or
sinking-tips to cast this fly. It works almost for itself in a
“Salmon Style” as we use with salmon flies in case of a floating
line. Just let it swim with the currents while the epoxi head
sinks the PR a little down the surface. Sometimes I add some
“minnow movements” with my rod and line.
The big browns and rainbows don’t doubt…they attack it!
I tried to take some good picts for you, step by step while tying the “PR”.
Materials Patagonian Runner
Hook: Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp LO58S - #6.
Thread: Ultra Thread white.
Tail: Squirrel tail, natural.
Body: Holographic tinsel.
Wing: Poly bear gray, red Flashabou strands,
Poly bear grey (again)
Back: Peacock herl strands, Krystal Flash black.
Head: Paint the eyes with a nail head (white paint)
and a needle head (black paint). After dry, add transparent
10 min. epoxi forming a nice head and then use a permanent
black marker for the top of the head.
~ Juan Jose Serra (Rocketfish)
https://flyfishingexpeditions.com
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Originally published September 24, 2007 on Fly Anglers Online by Juan Jose Serra.