Hook: Tiemco 2499SP-BL, #18-#8
Bead: Tungsten, sized to hook
Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0
Tail: Three strands Krystal Flash
Under Abdomen: Ostrich herl
Over Abdomen: Wapsi UTC Wire, sized to hook
Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub
Legs (optional): Micro-small MFC Sexi-Floss
Glue: Zap-a-Gap
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When spring runoff turns clear rivers into unfishable torrents, there’s still a path forward. Dirty Water Blues guides anglers toward spring creeks and tailwaters, where steady flows, rich hatches, and technical dry-fly fishing offer both challenge and reward. It’s a sharp reminder that the toughest conditions at home can become the perfect excuse to rediscover what makes the pursuit so compelling.
Jim McLennan
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Borrowed Light● Blake Clarkson
Superhero● Allen Crater
Lessons from the Roaring Fork● Will Rice
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