Orange Head Mary

Cheech - September, 2021

Mhis Fulling Mill fly really doesn't need a huge introduction as a brand new breaking pattern because it's been around for many years and has caught thousands of trout. We brought this fly in to our shop about 5 years ago, and it's been a solid producer on our local trout streams, and can also be a good alternate for an egg pattern in the spring and fall. Yes, it's pretty much a Pheasant Tail with an orange bead, but it's absolutely worth tying up a few dozen for your box. Tie some with standard beads, or with slotted beads to match your fishing style!

Material List (both color options as indicated)

Hook: Fulling Mill 35025 Grab Gape Hook, Barbless - 14
Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
Underbody: Lead Wire Spool - 0.02
Bead: Plummeting Tungsten Beads - Neon Colors - 7/64" (2.8mm) - Fl. Orange
Bead (alt): Firehole Stones Neon Matte Slotted Tungsten Beads - 3.0mm (1/8") - Fl. Fire Orange
Tail: Whiting Coq De Leon Euro Nymph Tailing Pack - Dark Pardo
Body: Nature's Spirit Ringneck Pheasant Center Tails - Natural
Rib: Semperfli Tying Wire - 0.1 - Copper
Thorax: Hareline Dubbin - Hare's Ear
Wingcase: Veevus Pearl Tinsel - Medium