Tied by Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies on YouTube
Created by Colonel Carey of British Columbia in the 1930s, this fly pattern was popularized by Roderick Haig-Brown in his seminal work, "The Western Angler" in 1939.
Materials Hook: #6-12 wet fly Thread: Black Tail: Pheasant rump feather fibers Rib: Thread Body: Pheasant tail fibers Hackle: Pheasant rump feather, collar style
How to Tie the Carey Special