Hook: Curved #20-24 fine
Thread: Black 10/0
Tail: Partridge
Body: Thread
Wing: Medallion Sheeting Clear
Thorax: Black Superfine
Notes On the Fly
I have fished the Trico Spinner Fall for three years now and have done so relatively successfully. It is tough fishing but it caries the potential for some larger fish on a dry so I have always loved the 'hatch'. This season temps have been cool and the last two outings I have had a crack at the actual trico hatch. The first attempt was a failure. My adult imitations were not up to snuff, and I got plenty of looks but no takers, and here is where the title fits in. After being refused I did some quick research as to why, and there were a lot of reasons (see previous post photo)! The hackle didn't quite match, the flies were too big, and the wing color was completely wrong. Using the photos I tied up some new flies, went back to the stream a few days later, and caught fish. Picky fish need picky fly tiers. Do some research and tie your flies from what you observe on the stream, not what a book or blog tells you, and you will catch more fish. Not exactly self promoting information here, but I feel like it is the only way...
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