One way of beating the winter cold is to sit at the vice start tying patterns to fill up the summer dry-fly box. In this video, Al Ritt, Fly Fusion’s tying editor demonstrates how to tie a hybrid pattern of sorts. The ARF Humpulator  is a buoyant upgrade on the classic Stimulator.

Recipe for the ARF Humpulator (Yellow):

• Hook: Daiichi 1280 sz 6 through 10
• Tail: Calf Tail, Tan
• Back: 2mm Tan Foam
• Abdomen: Poly Yarn, Yellow
• Rib: Hackle, Brown (1/2 to 2/3 the hook gap)
• Underwing: Mirage Flash
• Wing: Widow’s Web, Tan
• Hi-Vis Spot: Para Post Yarn, Fluorescent Orange
• Thorax: Ice Dub, Golden Brown
• Hackle: Grizzly Dyed Golden Brown