Here is the fly pattern sheet for the Sheep Creek Special.
Materials |
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Hook: | Daiichi 1560, Dai Riki 060, TMC 3761 #6 – 14 |
Thread: | Black 6/0 |
Tail | Brown hackle |
Body: | Peacock herl or dark olive chenille |
Rib: | Fine gold or copper wire or tying thread (optional) |
Wing: | Natural mallard flank |
Directions:
- Start thread on hook immediately behind hook eye and advance to barb.
- Tie in a brown hackle and make 3 or 4 wraps. Tie off hackle.
- Tie in a couple of pieces of peacock herl and wrap around tying thread to provide more strength. Wind forward to create the body and tie off.
- Select a few fibers of natural mallard flank and tie in on top of hook.
- Create head with tying thread, whip finish, and trim thread.
For a history of the fly, see the Sheep Creek Special Throw Back Thursday Fly.