Smokey Mountain Fork Tail

Smokey Mountain Fork Tail

Dry Fly

Tied By Shannon Wood

Hook: Daiichi 1170 or Mustad 94840 size 10-16

Thread: 6/0 UNI-Thread

Materials-

tail: Dun or Black Goose biots

body: Sulphur Orange or Slate gray dubbing

hackle: Medium dyed Dun

wings: Gray hackel tips or matching duck quill wings

Notes:

I have provided the original recipe for the Fly. Two of the original flies are pictures below. I changed a little color in the one I have tied. The Smokey Mountain Fork Tail is a Fly of myth and legend -no one is sure of its origin or creator. It’s also a Fly known by many local old timers to be a consistent producer. If you are looking for a classic Fly to tie or fish just try this one.