Fly Tying the Bridge 99 Emerger

Tied by Gene Stutzman of Lebanon, OR in the Federation of Fly Fishers “Fly Pattern Encyclopedia,” this emerging caddis pattern is named for the fly fishing section of the Metolius River upstream of Bridge 99.

Hook: #8-20 3x long curved shank
Thread: Brown
Rib: Small copper wire
Body: Cream dubbing
Underwing: Black squirrel tail
Wing: Deer hair

Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: amzn.to/34U0rUe

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