C-17 Salmonfly

Cheech - March 2024

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The Salmonfly hatch has to be my favorite hatch in the whole world, especially when the fish are keying on them and eating with reckless abandon. We wanted a fly that would still work after the fish start to get a little bit wise to most of the patterns on the river. This one has just enough realism to trick fish well into the hatch, and it's buoyant enough to float moderate sized droppers. Stay tuned for more patterns in this styling because you can tie all of the species of stones in this same format, just adjust size and color.

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 5263 Nymph & Streamer Hook - 25 Pack - 2
  • Hook (Alternate): Kumoto K5263 3X Streamer & Nymph Hook - 2
  • Thread : Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 6/0 - Fl. Orange
  • Thread (Alternate): Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - Fl. Orange
  • Tails: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Black
  • Tails (Alternate): Hareline Flex Floss - Black
  • Body 1: Hareline - Hi Float Foam - 3mm - Black
  • Body 1 (Alternate): Bug Foam 3MM - Black
  • Body 2 : Hareline - Hi Float Foam - 2mm - Brown
  • Body 2 (Alternate): Bug Foam 3MM - Black
  • Legs: Barred Sexi Floss - Medium - Orange
  • Legs (Alternate): Speckled Centipede Legs - Medium - Speckled Orange
  • Wing 1: Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn - Light Dun
  • Wing 1 (Alternate): EP Fibers - Minnow
  • Wing 2: Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn - White
  • Wing 2 (Alternate): EP Fibers - White
  • Wing 3: Fulling Mill Ultra Dry Yarn - Light Pink
  • Wing 3(Alternate): EP Fibers - Salmon Pink
  • Indicator: Hareline - Hi Float Foam - 2mm - Sunburst Yellow Orange
  • Indicator (Alternate): Bug Foam 2MM - Orange
  • Adhesive: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below