This is the fly pattern sheet for the Max Canyon steelhead fly.
I tied this fly many years ago and noticed the body proportions are backwards. I need to retie and take another picture…soon!
Materials
Hook:
Mustad 36890, #6 – 2
Thread:
Danville 6/0, black
Tail:
Orange over white hackle fibers
Rib:
Gold or silver tinsel
Body:
Rear 1/3 orange, front 2/3 black wool
Hackle:
Black
Wing:
2/3 white and 1/3 orange calf tail
Created by Doug Stewart in the 1970’s. I found his original description on his Fly Fishing with Doug Stewart website. The link takes you to his tying directions.
