Jigged Olive Willy

Cheech - July 2023

The Olive Willy is one of my very favorite stillwater fly patterns, and is well known in the Pacific Northwest as a great damsel or dragonfly imitation. This is a version tied on a jig hook that can either be fished balanced style or traditional style. I use this fly a lot in the mid-summer months when there are a lot of damselflies flying around in my favorite application is with a parabolic fly line. Also, I have tried mixing up colors with this fly, but the olive one always works better than anything else! Create at your own risk!

Material List
  • Hook: Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook - 12
  • Bead: Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.0mm (1/8") - Screaming Red
  • Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 140 Denier - Red
  • Hackle/Tail: Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch - Fl. Chartreuse (UV)
  • Body: Chenille - Fine - Dark Olive
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread
    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread

    Danville 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus Thread

    $3.49
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads
    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads

    Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads

    $9.50
    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook
    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook

    Fulling Mill 5130 Jig Force Long Barbless Hook

    $13.25
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine
    Chenille - Fine

    Chenille - Fine

    $3.99
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch
    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch

    Fish Hunter Ringneck Pheasant Rump Patch

    $11.99