The Dusty Partridge

An old fashioned fly, in the same class as the Picket Pin, that has never left home before a day on the stream.  It is half nymph and half streamer although it is more of the former than the latter. And it is a REAL freestone fly because of it's size (size 12 hook) and its somber hue. 

The tail is made of partridge hackles and the body is from that partridge fluff that is so underrated.  The key is the four turns of full size partridge hackle that's palmered onto the hook. The only "flash" is a bit of brown ice dubbing. It is fished with some wire weight by the head or none at all.

No Beads!!!

After I tie one I run it under some water and then squeeze the water out while pushing the hackle fibers back.  Does it make a difference?  Probably not but I like it and enough trout and bass do to!!!

Have a great Holiday, whatever it may be, and I'll see you in 2024. My ankle is almost back in form.

Ken