Two more proven Steelhead patterns from Jay Nicholas’s Summer Steelhead Chenille Series. Purple has to be considered along with black as a top producing steelhead color. Fly number two is a “Juicy Bug” knock off that Jay has had success both on the Rogue and North Umpqua.–CD
Summer Steelhead Chenille Series
Hook: TMC 700 2-6
Thread: Lagartun 95D Black
Rib: Lagartun Oval Tinsel
Body: Fly # 1 Purple Trilobal Antron Chenille size Small.
Body: Fly # 2 Medium Black and Red Chenille
Collar Hackle: Fly #1 Purple Schlappen
Collar Hackle: Black Schlappen
Wing: Mirage Flashabou
