Anderson’s Bird of Prey

Bird of Prey, Tan

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Tying Instructions

1. Attach a bead to the hook and attach the thread behind the bead laying a thread base down to the midpoint of the bend in the hook.

2. At the midpoint of the bend, attach 10-15 Woodduck Flank Fibers for a tail. The tail should not extend beyond the hook. Bring a couple of thread wraps underneath the tail to lift the fibers from the hook shank. Next, attach a piece of flashabou for ribbing at the same location.

3.Attach the dubbing to the tail tie-in location. Taper the dubbing so that it lays thin and gradually builds body.

4. Dub a tapered body leaving about a beadhead amount of space behind the eye.

5. Wrap the ribbing forward and tie-off.

6. Attach Woodduck Flank fibers in front of the body. The fibers should not exceed the hook length and should be evenly-spaced around the shank. I find this easier by applying a small number of fibers 3-4 times. Use thread tension to help separate the fibers.

7. This is my third batch of fibers to get full distribution around the shank. Trim the butt ends and secure.

8. Attach about 3 strands of peacock herl by the tips just behind the bead.

9. Wrap the herl to build up a thick head behind the bead. Tie-off and Whip Finish.

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Hook	Daiichi 1120 #8-16
Thread	Danville Black 6/0
Head	Gold Bead
Body	Haretron, Light Cahill
Thorax	Peacock Herl
Ribbing	Pearl Flashabou
Tail	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
Hackle	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers

Anderson’s Bird of Prey

Anderson’s Bird of Prey is designed by Rick Anderson, owner of Fly Fishing Specialties in Citrus Heights, CA. This fly is solely distributed by Montana Fly Company and sold through a number of local dealers throughout the Sierra. The fly has become a popular caddis pupa/emerger pattern. The weighted bead head provides a good pattern for a euro rig or a dry-dropper combination. The soft hackle imitates the emerging nymph and is particularly effective on the swing or with the rise of the rod tip at the end of the swing.

Bird of Prey – Brown

Hook	Daiichi 1120 #8-16
Thread	Danville Black 6/0
Head	Gold Bead
Body	Haretron, Seal Brown
Thorax	Peacock Herl
Ribbing	Pearl Flashabou
Tail	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
Hackle	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers

Bird of Prey – Olive

Hook	Daiichi 1120 #8-16
Thread	Danville Black 6/0
Head	Gold Bead
Body	Haretron, Olive Brown
Thorax	Peacock Herl
Ribbing	Pearl Flashabou
Tail	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
Hackle	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers

Bird of Prey – Black

Hook	Daiichi 1120 #8-16
Thread	Danville Black 6/0
Head	Gold Bead
Body	Haretron, Black
Thorax	Peacock Herl
Ribbing	Pearl Flashabou
Tail	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
Hackle	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers

Bird of Prey – Oct. Caddis

Hook	Daiichi 1120 #8-16
Thread	Danville Black 6/0
Head	Gold Bead
Body	Haretron, Burnt Orange
Thorax	Peacock Herl
Ribbing	Pearl Flashabou
Tail	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers
Hackle	Natural Mallard Flank Fibers