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Written by Carl DeFazio
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Monday, 05 February 2007 00:00 |
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 The Usual is a unique fly invented by Fran Betters, of Haystack and Elk Hair Caddis fame. This fly takes advantage of the natural water repelling qualities of the fur from the heel of the Snowshoe Hare. The editor doesn't presume to know what Betters had in mind when he tied it, but I find it works great as a caddis emerger because if its profile in the film and that bug about to "explode" look. Tied in a variety of sizes, it would serve well as an emerger during many mayfly hatches as well.
The Usual
Hook: TMC 100 #14
Thread: Red Uni 8/0
Tail: Snowshoe Hare Foot (from the heel)
Body: Snowshoe Hare Foot
Wing: Snowshoe Hare Foot
Instructions:
Dub and wrap the body loosely so thread shows through.
Leave room at the eye for a slightly larger head.
 About the Author...Carl DeFazio, born and raised in West Virginia, is a forester who loves to fish for trout and smallmouth bass on the South Branch of the Potomac River. Find out more about Carl at his website Mountaineer Flies
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 March 2008 15:36 )
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