The Dirty Bird wet fly/nymph pattern is a versatile trout fly that can be swung down and across or fished dead drift. Tie it in a variety of sizes and colors to match your local caddis emergences.
Dirty Bird
Thread: Veevus 10/0 Black
Hook: TMC 3761#8-14
Bead: Black Metallic Cyclops Bead appropriate for hook size
Tail: Partridge fibers
Rib: UTC Copper Brassie
Body: Rust Hareline Dubbin
Collar: Pearl Krystal Flash
Hackle: Partridge
Throat: Black Haretron Dubbing