Tony demonstrates how to tie his modern version of the classic Sea Run Cutthroat fly “The Blue Boy”. In days of old around the shop there was a hunt for the perfect blue Danville chenille. Often small samples of an already pale/faded blue would float around in an attempt to match the blue for the pattern. We think the Mini Flat braid lights up much better, the fly sinks better and catches more fish.
Use the fly on a clear sinking line or Poly Leader swung and stripped in early morning hours. It’s a perfect time to fish Sea Runs in the Pacific Northwest!
Blue Boy Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Pattern
Thread: White Veevus 12/0, Red Veevus 12/0 after body completed
Hook: TMC 7999 #8 or Alec Jackson Steelhead Iron-Nickel #7 or 9
Tail: Dyed Red Golden Pheasant Tippet
Rib: Lagartun Medium Oval Silver Tinsel
Underbody: White Ultra 140 Thread
Body: Lagartun Fl. Blue Mini Flat Braid
Hackle: Black Strung Chinese Saddle Hackle
Wing: White Arctic Fox Tail
Head: Clear Goo Hydro
Great tie! Cool fly. Wonderful way to start the day. Thanks.
Great fly Tony. That thing is gorgeous.
Thanks guys; glad you like it!
Tony