Daryl Eakins' Hipster Dufus

Daryl - May 2026

The Hipster Dufus was designed to be a versatile bug that you can dap, flip, drag it, drop it, or bomb it on fish. With barred wood duck feathers, and CDC, it’s a little buggy, a little flashy and has a ton of moxie.

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 2457 Caddis Pupa, Nymph Hook - 8
  • Hook: Kumoto K2457 Scud Hook - 8
  • Thread 1: UTC Ultrathread 140 Denier - Wine
  • Thread 1 (Alternate): Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread - Wine
  • Lift Kit: Lead Wire - 0.03
  • Lift Kit (Alternate): Lead Free Round Wire - 0.03
  • Eyes: Bead Chain Eyes - Medium - Black
  • Eyes (Alterante): Chicone's Stealth Bead Chain Eyes - Black - Medium
  • Thread 2: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Wine
  • Thread 2 (Alternate): Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Wine
  • Abdomen 1: Senyo Laser Yarn Dubbing - Yellow
  • Abdomen 1 (Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Canary
  • Abdomen 2: Senyo Laser Yarn Dubbing - Brown
  • Abdomen 2 (Alternate): Bruiser Blend Junior Dubbing - Brown
  • Wing: Mallard Barred Flank - Wood Duck
  • Collar: Fulling Mill CDC Feathers - 1G - White
  • Collar (Alternate): Hareline - Premium CDC (Cul De Canard) - Natural White #249
  • Glue: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment
  • Head Cement: Loon Water Based Head Cement System
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