Wilted Spinach

Created by John Bartlett

HOOK: TMC 3761 or equivalent, size 14-18 THREAD: Red TAIL: Two strands of pearl Krystal Flash, each tied in a loop BODY: Equal parts of gold, blond, and orange Hareline dubbing. Blend, then dub. HACKLE: Grouse or partridge. Leave long enough to flow to about the middle of the Krystal Flash loops at the tail.

Uses

This Soft Hackle variation was developed by Westfly user John Bartlett and now has a cult following among Westfly Bulletin Board members. Like a Soft Hackle, it suggesst everything from emerging mayflies to caddis pupae or egg-laying caddis.

Variations

John ties it with a fat body for use in rivers, and a slimmer body for lakes.

How to Fish

Use a floating line and a wet-fly swing. You can also use it as a dropper off a dry fly, or use the shallow nymph tactic.