Materials
| Hook | Tiemco 5263 #2-#8 (Weighted) |
|---|---|
| Thread | Red or Black 6/0 |
| Tail | Marabou Mixed with Holographic Flashabou. Mix the Colours, A Favourite Combination is Black and Purple |
| Rib | Fine Silver Wire |
| Body | Chenille |
| Hackle | Black Saddle Palmered Over the Body |
| Collar | Bright Orange or Pink Rabbit Fur Spun In a Dubbing Loop |
Notes
Fished for winter steelhead from late December through early spring, in cold water near freezing, using a type 4 or 5 sink tip or a shooting head. The angler casts across likely water, paying attention to rocks and boulders, and bounces the fly deep and slow along the bottom.