In this video, Simon shares a great terrestrial pattern he developed with dry dropper setups in mind. This pattern was born out of a need for a small, buoyant dry fly that could suspend a tungsten nymph below it. When developing the fly, Simon knew he couldn’t put any dubbing on it. This decision was deliberately made to maximize buoyancy. The Creek Surveyor is tied on a Klinkhammer style hook, which is often suggestive of an emerging or injured insect. This fly’s construction allows it to float high because of the foam and large Widow’s Web wing. The foundation of the fly being tied on a Klinkhammer style hook drops the abdomen of the terrestrial into the water. This is suggestive of not only a struggling insect, but a sinking one. This will make this fly even more irresistible to the discerning trout. Simon has tested this fly extensively on our local freestone streams, as well as the Midwest’s Driftless Area’s spring creeks. It is certainly one you want to tie up while the terrestrials are still happening.
Creek Surveyor
Hook- Ahrex Super Dry FW524: Size 10
Thread- Semperfli Nano Silk
Body- Hareline 2mm Hi Float Foam: Black & Pink
