In this video Jay Nicholas uses a classic steelhead fly theme to tie a wet fly for trout and Sea Run Cutthroat. Swing and twitch this one on a floating line for trout in the spring.
Green Butt Soft Hackle
Hook: Alec Jackson Chironomid #7-9
Thread: Veevus 12/0 Black
Butt: Chartreuse Ice Dub
Body: Peacock Black Ice Dub
Rib: Copper Wire
Wing: Grizzly hair Fiber (New from Cascade Crest Tools)
Hackle: Badger or Grizzly Hackle
I had a similar idea a few years back, funny how great minds think alike…..a modern classic.