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Howell's Trip Saver fly pattern tied by Darrell Olson
Wet Fly

Howell's Trip Saver

Tied by Darrell Olson

Howell's Trip Saver recipe

HookDaiichi 1710, 2xl, Size 10, 12, 14, 16
Thread6/0 Black
LegsRubber (Small)
BodySLF Red Fox Squirrel Abdomen Dubbing
RibbingPearl Tinsel (Small)
HacklePartridge Soft Hackle
CollarBlue Dun UV Ice Dub

About this fly

Kevin Howell created this fly while he did fly fishing tournaments. His Trip Saver allowed Kevin to win the Fly-Fishing Masters’ Tournament, this fly is fished as a stonefly or if not using a soft hackle it can be fished as a caddis nymph.

What the Howell's Trip Saver imitates

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