This is the fly pattern sheet for the Max Canyon steelhead fly.

Max Canyon | www.johnkreft.com

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.

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