The F Fly

The F Fly

Dry Fly

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: Standard Dry Fly Hook, size 16 (Size Range 12 -20)

Thread: 8/0 or 70-denier, Tan

Bead:

Materials-

body: Thread

wing: CDC Tan Feathers

Notes:

The F fly is the innovation by Marjan Fratnik; who is known for his simple and effective fly patterns. Of course the F fly is his most world renown. You could tie in a tail using micro fibbets, rooster fibers or something like that; you get the complete dry fly like so many others. In fact the original fly has its body in the water film and only the wing on the surface actually representing some kind of emerger and not an adult. It represents many kinds of insects and can really be put in the category of general imitating patterns. One can fish the F fly during the midge hatches, sedges or mayflies.

Tying Notes:

  • Hook Size 18 – 20: Use One CDC Feather
  • Hook Size 14 – 16: Use Two CDC Feathers
  • Hook Size 12: Use Three CDC Feathers

 

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