Copper John

Cheech,  April 2022

The Copper John really needs no introduction. It is among the most popular names in the world and has caught Trout almost everywhere. Designed by legendary fly tyer John Barr, it can be found in almost every fly shop in any corner of the world. One of the biggest mysteries of this fly is getting a nice even taper on the body so on this video, we made a lot of effort to show you how to do this. Make sure to tie them in various sizes and colors and run them under your favorite big dry fly.

Material List
  • Hook: TMC 3761 Nymph & Wet Fly Hook - 12
  • Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - 1/8" (3.3mm) - Gold
  • Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon Thread - 70 Denier - Black
  • Tails: Stripped Goose Biots - Prince Nymph Brown
  • Lead: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02
  • Body: UNI-Soft Wire - Medium - Natural Copper
  • Thorax: Peacock Eye Sticks
  • Wing Case: Fino Skin - Black
  • Flash: Veevus Pearl Tinsel - Medium
  • Legs: Premium Partridge Feathers - Natural
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below
    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors
    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

    Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors

    $7.80
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread
    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread

    Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread

    $3.49
    Lead Wire
    Lead Wire

    Lead Wire

    $4.99
    Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots
    Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots
    Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots

    Nature's Spirit Stripped Goose Biots

    $2.99
    Veevus Pearl Tinsel
    Veevus Pearl Tinsel

    Veevus Pearl Tinsel

    $4.49
    Lead Free Round Wire
    Lead Free Round Wire

    Lead Free Round Wire

    $5.99
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots
    Stripped Goose Biots

    Stripped Goose Biots

    $3.99
    Premium Partridge Feathers
    Premium Partridge Feathers

    Premium Partridge Feathers

    $5.99
    Peacock Eye Sticks
    Peacock Eye Sticks

    Peacock Eye Sticks

    $5.25
    TMC 3761 Nymph & Wet Fly Hook
    TMC 3761 Nymph & Wet Fly Hook

    TMC 3761 Nymph & Wet Fly Hook

    $10.50
    Fino Skin
    Fino Skin

    Fino Skin

    $4.25
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire
    UNI-Soft Wire

    UNI-Soft Wire

    $4.99