Rogue River Flies

Here is a sample of Rogue River flies. I will be teaching a class on tying Rogue River flies at the Northwest Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Expo on Friday 3/9.

BURLAP
In 1945, Arnold Arana introduced the Burlap for the Klamath River where it is still used extensively today ( Steelhead Fly Tying Guide by H. Kent Helvie).
Hook: Mustad 36890, Size 8-10
Tail: Hen Saddle – Grizzly Feather
Body: Burlap
Hackle: Hen Saddle – Grizzly Feather
Thread: Black or White

BRINDLE BUG
The Brindle Bug was created in about 1960 by Lloyd Silvius, a professional flytyer from Eureka. It was very popular amongst anglers on the Klamath and Trinity rivers (The Complete Illustrated Directory of Salmon Flies by Chris Mann).
Hook: Mustad 36890, Size 8-10
Tail: Hen Saddle – Grizzly Feather Dyed Brown
Body: Light Green and Olive variegated chenille
Hackle: Hen Saddle – Grizzly Feather Dyed Brown
Thread: Black

RED ANT
Mike Kennedy pattern.
Hook: Mustad 36890, Size 8-10
Tag: Silver Tinsel or Mylar
Tail: Golden Pheasant Neck Dyed Red
Body: Olive chenille followed by red floss
Hackle: Hen Saddle – Brown
Wing: Pine Squirrel Tail
Thread: Black

FOOL’S GOLD
Another Mike Kennedy pattern.
Hook: Mustad 36890, Size 8-10
Tail: Golden Pheasant Neck
Body: Gold Mylar
Hackle: Hen Saddle – Brown
Wing: Pine Squirrel Tail
Thread: Black or Dark Brown

GLIMMER BUG
Al Brunell developed pattern.
Hook: Dai-Riki #135 size 6
Body: Glimmer Flash – Peacock
Hackle: Hungarian Partridge
Head: UV Flash – Black
Thread: Black