Steelhead Beetle

This fly was originally developed by Rob Brown as a combination of many successful Steelhead skating patterns.  In smaller sizes it also can be fished as a dead drift dry fly with good results.

 Rob Brown is an author who has written about the Skeena and steelhead fishing.

I took this pattern and downsized it a bit. Its a real quik an easy fly to tie. I'm hoping it will be a great terrestrial pattern for my local rivers and streams.

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Hook: Dry of choice. Sizes 8-14

Shell: Black Razor Foam

Butt: Burnt Orange Haretron Dubbing. 

Abdomen: Natural Beaver

Legs/Wings: Natural Deer

Head: Grey Squirrel