10 Flies in the box
3 of each listed below + 1 mystery fly
Tied by FAS OG Nick Westin
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(P.H.P.) Pink, Hares Ear and Possum
Just another take on an attractor nymph pattern. A pink flash collar, Hareline Krystal Hares Ear dubbing and a possum guard-hair tail has led to lots of fish out here in New England and also led to fish in Idaho. PHP can be mistaken for a stonefly or mayfly and trout can't resist all that flash.
You can see this fly in action during Chapter 2 of Mikes video: Fire Season Fly Fishing | 3 Days to see it all | Experiencing Idaho
Size 12 Partridge Ideal Jig hook
3.0mm tungsten bead
Black Squirrel Jig Leech
The classic. This style of leech slays from the East Coast to the West Coast. My take on this classic fly uses black squirrel zonker strips, red flash, red thread and that’s it. Strip it back slow, fast or dead drift it and you’ll have more than a good chance at tangling with a trout.
You can see this fly in action during Chapter 2 of Mikes video: Fire Season Fly Fishing | 3 Days to see it all | Experiencing Idaho
Size 10 Hanak Jig Hook
4.0mm
Thunder Thighs Hopper
An Eric Paramore hopper pattern, this fly landed me my biggest cutthroat in Idaho.Tied with traditional yellow and tan foam and rubber legs. The TH casts well, floats high and acts great as the hopper in a hopper-dropper set up.
You can see this fly in action during Chapter 3 of Mikes video: Fire Season Fly Fishing | 3 Days to see it all | Experiencing Idaho
Size 12 Umpqua Foam Hook