Flyfishing the Sierras

Anderson's Bird of Prey

spacer Bird of Prey, Tan
Bird of Prey
Tying Instructions		 Materials:
  • Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-16
  • Weight: Gold Bead
  • Thread: Black 6/0
  • Body: Dazl-Hare's Ear Natural
  • Ribbing: Pearl Flashabou
  • Tail: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Hackle: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Head: Peacock Herl

Notes:
Designed by Rick Anderson. This fly is solely distributed by Montana Fly Company and sold through a number of local dealers throughout the Sierras. The fly has become a popular caddis pupa/emerger pattern.

Variations:
Bird of Prey - Brown
Bird of Prey - Brown
 Materials:
  • Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-16
  • Weight: Gold Bead
  • Thread: Black 6/0
  • Body: Dark Hare's Ear Blend
  • Ribbing: Pearl Flashabou
  • Tail: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Hackle: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Head: Peacock Herl
Bird of Prey - Olive
Bird of Prey - Olive
 Materials:
  • Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-16
  • Weight: Gold Bead
  • Thread: Black 6/0
  • Body: Dazl-Hare's Ear Blue Wing Olive
  • Ribbing: Pearl Flashabou
  • Tail: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Hackle: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Head: Peacock Herl
Bird of Prey - Black
Bird of Prey - Black
 Materials:
  • Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-16
  • Weight: Gold Bead
  • Thread: Black 6/0
  • Body: Dazl-Hare's Ear Black
  • Ribbing: Pearl Flashabou
  • Tail: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Hackle: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Head: Peacock Herl
Bird of Prey - Oct. Caddis
Bird of Prey - Oct. Caddis
 Materials:
  • Hook: Daiichi 1120 #8-16
  • Weight: Gold Bead
  • Thread: Black 6/0
  • Body: Dazl-Hare's Ear Burnt Orange
  • Ribbing: Pearl Flashabou
  • Tail: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Hackle: Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
  • Head: Peacock Herl
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