The Wilted Spinach
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The Wilted Spinach
Odd name, I know. This fly has somewhat of a "following" in the PNW. I have fished this pattern for years with wonderful results both in stillwaters and moving waters. It's certainly not a "traditional" tie of a soft hackle with the tail "bubble" but nevertheless very effective. The originator, a gentleman named John Bartlett, designed this fly while living in Montana and brought it to Oregon where it seemed to achieve it's popular status. He ties it with a full body for moving water and a much thinner body for stillwater fishing.
The Wilted Spinach
Hook: standard length wet
Thread: red
Tail: 2 strands pearl Krystal flash folded over in a loop
Body: equal parts orange, gold and blonde hares ear dubbing. ( I use equal parts orange seal, with gold and blonde simi seal)
Hackle: dark grouse or partridge (I used grouse)
The Wilted Spinach
Hook: standard length wet
Thread: red
Tail: 2 strands pearl Krystal flash folded over in a loop
Body: equal parts orange, gold and blonde hares ear dubbing. ( I use equal parts orange seal, with gold and blonde simi seal)
Hackle: dark grouse or partridge (I used grouse)
I hate it when I think I'm buying organic vegetables, and when I get home I discover they are just regular donuts.
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Re: The Wilted Spinach
Oh boy! I'm going to try this one out here for sure.
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Re: The Wilted Spinach
Very cool! And I love spinach...mmm...
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Re: The Wilted Spinach
As long as it isn't cooked!letumgo wrote:Very cool! And I love spinach...mmm...
Nice pattern! What hook size does the originator tie this in?
Scott D
Re: The Wilted Spinach
Thanks guys. Yes, as long as it is not cooked...yuk.
RnF - #14- #18
RnF - #14- #18
I hate it when I think I'm buying organic vegetables, and when I get home I discover they are just regular donuts.
http://www.oldhatflytying.com
http://www.oldhatflytying.com
Re: The Wilted Spinach
I've used the pearl crystal flash tails on glo bugs and the fish love it!
Hey wait! I've also tied soft hackles on glo bugs! OOPS!
Vicki
Hey wait! I've also tied soft hackles on glo bugs! OOPS!
Vicki
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