Harwick’s Hoser tube fly works well for steelhead both Summer and Winter. Tony demonstrates how to tie this multi step large profile pattern. Tie a few and and them to your box!
Hartwick’s Hoser
Thread: Veevus 10/0 Black
Tube: Protube Nanotube
Junction: Protube Junction Tube, Red
Butt: Blue Hareline STS Trilobal Dubbing
Butt Hackle: Silver Doctor Blue Hareline Saddle Hackle
Rib: Fl. Blue Polar Chenille
Body: Medium Flat Pearl Mylar Tinsel
Bump: Blue Hareline STS Dubbing
Cone: Black Large Procone
Bump: Kingfisher Blue Hareline STS Dubbing
Underwing: Kingfisher Blue Craft Fur, Blue Ice Angel Hair
Wing: Kingfisher Blue Metz Magnum Hackle tips
Hackle: Black Marabou tied collar style, a couple turns of Black Schlappen
I never have tied a tube fly. Can you use the tubes from oxygen supply lines used in medical uses?
I know people throw away tubes after a couple days use. Seems like they might work?
Nice fly and ty thanks
If you are talking about nasal cannula tubing, it’s too soft. The tube needs to be rigid, and the junction tube can be soft. I’m real fond of the ProTube products.
Tony