Blue Willow Beetle

Written by Jere Haas Hits: 492

Tail	None.
Body	Peacock herl that is as blue as you can find. Green works but blue is a lot better. The natural beetles are the color of blue spring steel.
Hackle	Black or dark coachman.

Instructions

This pattern was cooked up by my granddad to
imitate the tiny beetles that inhabit the willows along most of our local
streams.

It was his secret weapon for
those tough browns lying under the trees sipping all day long and driving him
nuts. Thanks again granddad.

Peacock herl that is as blue as you can find. Green works but blue is a lot better. The natural beetles are the color of blue spring steel.