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Anderson’s Bird of Prey – absolutely superior on the swing
Bird of Prey, Tan
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.
| Materials
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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 byMontana 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.
Variations
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 |