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| Beerhead nymph/emerger |
Hook: Size 22-16 (18 is my fave) scud or nymph hook
Thread: 8/0 black or brown
Tail: Pheasant tail fibers
Body: Pheasant tail
Ribbing: Small gold or copper wire
Flash Back: Pearl tinsel
Thorax: Hand mixed rabbit dubbing (brown, tan, black)
Legs: Pheasant tail fibers
Bead: Glass root beer colored Killer Caddis bead
The Beerhead is super versatile and its specialty is as an emerger on a short leash or in the film with a greased leader. It is one of my favorite flies of all time. I'm a BWO guy through and through.
I've got fall baetis on my mind.
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