Mike Brooks a long time friend of the shop stopped by to tie some of his favorite Spring flies. We have fished his flies for years and they flat out fish really well. Natural materials and traditional style are hallmarks of Mike’s flies.
Try swinging the February red anywhere mayflies exist. It catches fish!
February Red Flymph Style
Hook: TMC 3769 #14-18
Thread: Danville 6/0 Red Thread
Tail: Coq de Leon
Body: same as tying thread
Thorax: Hare’s Ear Dubbing
Hackle: Brown or Furnace Hen Cape, Back or Neck