Last Resort

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Materials needed 6

Tying difficulty Easy

Target species trout

Tied by Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies on YouTube

Created by Tim Bedford (1909-1985) of California. This forgotten fly looks like it'll be a fish catcher to me!

Materials
Hook: #10-16 light wire dry fly
Weight: 0.015"
Thread: Black
Rib: Blue Mylar, flash or wire
Body: Peacock herl
Hackle: Partridge or grouse