The Purple Peril is one of the classic steelhead flies. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you his own twist on this great Deschutes River steelhead pattern. It’s also a good winter steelhead pattern.
The Purple Peril
Hook: TMC 7999
Thread: Purple Uni 6/0
Tail: Metz soft hackle purple
Tag Lagartun varnished oval med french tinsel
Rib: Same as tag
Rear Body: Langartan mini flat braid Lilac
Front body: purple ice dub
Hackle: purple Metz soft hackle
Wing: Purple squirrel
Tools: Dubbing brush, Petitjean bobbin
Thats a cool bobin ,but for 50 bills ill use the one i got when i was ten.Keep up the good work Barret and Cris
tying the fancy purple peril was the best thing since sliced bread!
tight lines martin
Hey i fish the lower niagara river whirlpool for steelhead and browns. I like using slip bobbers and other meathods, could you give me fly suggestions slip bobber fishing? Thanx>>>>>>>>>>> Lou P.