Smethurst's Heater

Neat combination of a Tellico, Halfback and 20 Incher nymph from Colorado tyer Frank Smethurst. Best SBS, as always, comes from Charlie Craven.

hook - Mustad 9671 #6
thread - UTC 140 fluoro orange
underbody - .030 non-tox
tail/shellback - pheasant tail
rib - x-small wire copper/peacock herl
abdomen/thorax - Egg Yarn hot orange
hackle - hen brown
bead - 5mm gold

Regards,
Scott

Nice looking fly! Thanks for posting this, I’ll be giving this a try.