February

Marabou Shrimp The shrimp pattern  is a very effective pattern for winter steelhead.  This pattern has proven itself to be a producer.  It is a fantastic pattern for low water , the marabou catches every little current and eddy imparting an irresistable action to the fly.  I think the real key to the fly is the tungsten bead eyes, which upon hitting the water make the fly swim right away.  Add this to your fly box for those low water conditions and I know you won’t be disappointed. Tying Materials: Hook: Mustad  34007 size 4 or 6 Eyes: 40lb maxima  topped with 1/8″ black Tungsten bead (use a lighter to melt one end to hold bead on) Shellback: Strung Marabou(orange,hot pink, pink,white,Black) Body: Marabou wound around shank Legs: Palmered Strung or Popsicle Marabou. (Strip off one side of marabou for better effect) Rib: Copper or Gold Wire