Robert Farrand
aka: RDF - Michigan
Anyone
that has fly fished steelhead in Michigan will tell you, "Ya have to
get your fly to drift near the bottom to be in the Steelheads strike zone."
With that in mind, it goes without saying that you are going to snag up and
brake off more then a few times, so the ability to tie your own flies is almost
a necessity unless money is no object.
I
spend most of my cold winter month behind the vise tying steelhead flies and
dreaming of an early spring, 10 pound chrome torpedoes tail walking across the
water with me at the other end of a long fly rod, and enjoying every minute of
the battle.
The Lord has blessed me with the best of both worlds, that not many enjoy.
Living less than 80 miles from some 4 world class steelhead rivers and still
being near larger industrial areas so I could rise and provide well for my
family. I thank him every day.
RDF's
Steelhead Flies
Great Lakes Tributary Patterns
(517) 777-7732
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Thread:
6/0 - Color to match scheme. Abdomen:
Larva Lace - color to match scheme. Thorax:
Chenille - color to match scheme. Hackle:
Wet fly hackle - color to match scheme. Select One of Robert's
Flies:
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Bead Head:
Optional. Thread: 6/0 color to match fly. Tail:
Marabou plume - bright color of choice. Body:
Chenille - match fly color. Hackle:
Saddle hackle - match fly color. Note: I tie
in some Crystal Flash with the marabou tail. Select One of Robert's
Flies:
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Hook: Mustad
9672 Size 6 to 8. Thread:
6/0 to match egg color. Tail:
Black marabou plume. Body:
Black chenille. Hackle:
Black saddle hackle. Head:
Chenille - choice of egg color. Select One of Robert's
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Thread:
6/0 Black. Tail and
Wingcase: Deer body hair - dyed or natural. Thorax:
Larva Lace - color to match scheme. Abdomen:
Sparkle dubbing - color to match scheme. Note:
Pick dubbing out on abdomen after fly is complete. Select One of Robert's
Flies:
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Thread:
6/0 - Color of choice. Tail and
Shellback: Red or gray squirrel - color of choice. Body:
Chenille - color of choice. Hackle:
Saddle hackle - color of choice. Note:
I personally like dyed grizzly saddle hackle for this pattern. I tie and
sell more of this fly than all the rest of my steelhead fly patterns
combined. It is without a doubt the most popular steelhead fly in
Michigan. Select One of Robert's
Flies:
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Tier: Robert Ferrand
Hook: Mustad
36890 Size 4 to 8. Thread: 6/0 black. Tail:
Orange hackle fibers. Body: Royal red chenille. Wing: White kiptail
(aka: calf tail). Hackle:
Brown saddle hackle - tied down. Select One of Robert's
Flies:
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for your tying needs.
Hook: Mustad
3906 Size 8 to 10.
Hook: Mustad
9672 Size 6 to 8.
Hook: Mustad
3906B or 7957B Size 6 to 8.
Hook: Mustad
3399 Size 4 to 10.
for your tying needs.