SNOWSHOE MIDGE EMERGER
Hook : Daiichi 1130 # 20 - 24
Thread : Gordon Griffiths 14/0 Brown
Body : Striped Peacock Eye Quill
Thorax : Peacock Herl
Wing : Snowshoe Rabbits Foot

Fly Tier: Jason M. Franz


Tying Instruction :

1) Tie on thread near hook eye and wrap back to the bend of the hook.
2) Tie on striped Peacock herl.
3) Wrap a smooth body back to hook eye.
4) Wrap striped Peacock body back to hook eye.
5) Tie on light dunn Snowshoe gills.
6) Tie on Peacock herl and wrap a small thorax.
7) Whip finish head underneath gills.
8) Coat striped Peacock body with head varnish using a needle.



Note :

This fly was stuck on the end of a sewing needle with tacky wax to give you a perspective of its size… Very, very small!



ABOUT THE FLY TIER
Homepage : www.troutnaboutcharters.com
E-mail : FLYFISH716NY@ATT.NET

Jason Franz is a guide, professional fly tier and charter boat captain. His charter boat business Trout-N-About charters is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, just 20 miles North/West of Rochester, NY. This area provides world-class trophy fishing opportunities. Spring and Summer Brown Trout, Summer and Fall King Salmon and Steelhead. Consistent Lake Trout action all season. Along with, good summer time Bass fishing.





Jason flies can be found at Carl D. Coleman's Fly Shop..



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