Howell’s Trip Saver

Category: Wet Fly

Tied By: Darrell Olson
Body Part   :   Material
Hook   :   Daiichi 1710, 2xl, Size 10, 12, 14, 16
Thread   :   6/0 Black
Bead   :   Black, Nickel, Sliver Tungsten (3.8mm / 5/32” for Size 10)
legs   :   Rubber (Small)
body   :   SLF Red Fox Squirrel Abdomen Dubbing
ribbing   :   Pearl Tinsel (Small)
hackle   :   Partridge Soft Hackle
collar   :   Blue Dun UV Ice Dub

Notes:

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.

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