Steak Drake

Cheech - June 2021

This fly almost wasn't a fly at all.  Back in the day, I had a cool series of stoneflies that were similar in shape to this bug, and when I submitted this bug to the manufacturer I used to work with I got a big fat denial (It wasn't with Fulling Mill.)  Anyhoo...  I kind of forgot about the Steak Drake for about 10 years until I opened up this awesome C&F extended body tool, and I went nuts on them as soon as I saw what this tool could do.  I've fished this pattern recently, and I have been really really happy with how it floats and how receptive the fish are to it.  Just make sure not to skip the glue over the body if you want it to stay together.  Check the video for all the rest of the tips for this bug!

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 35065 Czech Nymph, Barbless - 10
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 - Fl. Yellow
  • Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 - Pale Olive
  • Tail: Mayfly Tails - Black
  • Body: Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Olive
  • Body: River Road Speckled Foam - Medium Dun
  • Wing: Nature's Spirit CDC - Medium Dun
  • Head: Wapsi Premo Deer Hair Strips - Olive
  • Head Alternate: Premo Deer Hair Strips - Olive
  • Head Alternate: Nature's Spirit All-Purpose Deer Hair - Olive
  • Head Alternate: Nature's Spirit Spinning Deer Hair - Olive
  • Glue: Loon Water Based Head Cement System
  • Glue : Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
  • Indicator: EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - UV Orange
  • Extended Body Tool: C&F Designs Extended Body Tool
  • Extended Body Tool (Alt): Stonfo Detached Body Tools
  • Extended Body Glue (Alt): TroutHunter Superior Water Based Head Cement
    • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    Nature's Spirit CDC - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
    Nature's Spirit CDC - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
    Nature's Spirit CDC - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food

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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool

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    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food
    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers - Yarn - Fly Fish Food

    EP Trigger Point Int'l Fibers

    $10.99
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
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    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food
    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool - Thread - Fly Fish Food

    Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 8/0 Bulk Spool

    $5.40
    Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Dubbing - Fly Fish Food
    Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Dubbing - Fly Fish Food

    Wapsi Super Fine Dry Fly Dubbing

    $2.25
    Fly Tyer's Z - Ment - UV Resin & Adhesives - Fly Fish Food
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    Fly Tyer's Z-Ment

    $7.95
    Mayfly Tails - Misc. Synthetics - Fly Fish Food
    Mayfly Tails - Misc. Synthetics - Fly Fish Food
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    Mayfly Tails

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    Wapsi Premo Deer Hair Strips

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    Swiss CDC Standard Grade - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
    Swiss CDC Standard Grade - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
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    Swiss CDC Standard Grade - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
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    Swiss CDC Standard Grade - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
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    Swiss CDC Standard Grade - Feathers & Marabou - Fly Fish Food
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