Join us for our monthly fly tying at the Pond Farm on Monday 10/19 at 6pm. We'll be tying the highly effective Fox's Pupa. Guest tying instructor for this fly is Philip Swett. This is a highly effective fly in Northern California rivers.
Hook: Daiichi 1760, size 12 to 16, Mustad S80, size 12 to 16, or Fulling Mill Grab Gape, size 12 to 16
Bead (optional): Gold tungsten, 7/64” for size 12, 3/32” for size 14, and 5/64” for size 16
Thread: Black Veevus 14/0
Rib: Gold size BR Ultra Wire
Underbody: Large pearl tinsel
Abdomen: Olive vernille, standard size for sizes 12 and 14 and fine for size 16
Legs: Mottled brown grouse or similar
Antennae: Natural wood duck fibers or similar
Thorax: Black ostrich herl