Improved Pupatator

Created by Jeff Morgan

HOOK: Dai Riki, size 8-12 THREAD: Black TAILS: Black goose biots BODY: Black Ice-dub RIBBIING: Fine gold olval tinsel HACKLE: Light partridge over dun CDC ANTENNAE: Black goose biots THORAX: Peacock Ice-dub HEAD: Black or gold brass bead

Uses

General attractor patterns, Pupatator variations work in all seasons all around the West. See the article about them.

Variations

The original Pupatator has a black body, black ostrich herl thorax, and light partidge hackle.. A CDC Pupatator uses natural dun CDC for the hackle. Other variations on the Pupatator theme are the Peacock Pupatator, Fuzzball, and Hizzo.

How to Fish

Dead drift near the bottom with an indicator or tight line presentation.

Tying Instructions

1. De-barb hook. Slide on bead and place hook in vise.

 
2. Tie in black goose biots, "V" style.

 
3. Tie in gold tinsel.

 
4. Dub tapered body of Black Ice-dub. Leave 1/8" between end of body and bead.

 
5. Rib with gold tinsel. Tie off and trim.

 
6. Tie in CDC feather. Make 2-3 wraps, sweeping back fibers with fingers. Tie off and trim

 
7. Tie in partridge hackle. Make two wraps. Tie off and trim.

 
8. Tie in black biot antennae.

 
9. Dub Peacock Ice-dub thorax.

 
10. Whip finish and cement head.