Crooked River Magic

Created by Russ Seaton

HOOK: TMC 200R THREAD: Rusty brown RIB: Fine silver or gold wire BODY: Pheasant tail fibers dyed yellow or olive SHUCK: Blended rust, brown, and olive Antron. Tie the material in front of the body, but leave it long enough so it can run along the back of the fly and extend beyond the hook about the length of the shank. Wrap over it with the ribbing. WINGCASE: Closed cell foam in orange, tan, or white LEGS: Dark brown partridge THORAX: Rusty brown Micro-Brite

Uses

This is a generic emerger pattern developed by Westfly user Russ Seaton.

Variations

Vary the size to imitate emerging mayfly species.

How to Fish

Russ says, "I like to fish this about 15 inches behind a Parachute Adams or blue-winged olive imitation. I grease the leader, dry fly, tippet material, and--oh so very lightly--the trailing shuck. I do not think that the color of the foam is as important to the fish as it may be to the fisherman. I like the orange because I can see it, but the other colors fish equally well. It has been very effective with few refusals. Fish in good health!"