Bead Head Barr Emerger
Curtis Fry- March, 2020
When I was in college doing a lot of fishing on the Green River in Utah, I was introduced to the Barr Emerger series of mayfly patterns. It became, and still is, one of my favorite Baetis and PMD emerger and nymph patterns. Between the Provo and Green rivers, this was easily one of the most effective patterns really year-round. And while I ended up going with a simplified "guide version" of the Barr Emerger, the OG version is still my favorite. You can use this as a dropper from a bigger mayfly pattern or just nymph it up on any sort of nymphing rig you prefer.
Material List
- Hook: TMC 2487 Emerger Hook - 16 - 25 Pack
- Thread: 8/0 UNI-Thread Waxed Midge - Iron Gray
- Bead (optional): Cyclops Brass Beads - Brass - 3/32" (2.3mm)
- Tail: Strung Chinese Saddle Hackle - Fiery Brown
- Abdomen Mix: Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Brown Olive
- Abdomen #1: Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Brown
- Abdomen #2: Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Olive
- Wing Case/Legs: Strung Chinese Saddle Hackle - Gray
- Thorax: Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Adam's Gray
- Wing Case Coating: Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish
- Light: Loon UV Bench Light
- Tools Used: Tiemco Midge Whip Finisher, Tiemco Razor Scissors,
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