Once a Month Shannon's will post a fly of the month. Les hand selected one of his favorite fly patterns to share with all of you. This fly may be one of Les's creations, a new pattern from one of our local Fly Tiers, or one of the old classics.

AUGUST 2006 Les's Irish Curse

Hook:

 Mustad #37160 Caddis Hook
Rib:

 Olive Green Cotton Thread 
Body:

 Chartreuse Rabbit dubbing w guard hairs left in
Legs:

 Black Bear or Buffalo hair, tied on sides & bottom
Head:

 Black Rabbit dubbing
Thread:

 Black 3/0 Waxed Monocord

 

 

 

fly Les' Irish Curse was first introduced to the public on "Opening Day" 1975.  It added to the circus atmosphere by nailing a few big fish early. Everyone had to have some, it was the only fly that would catch fish that day.  After the next few weeks, Les was so tired of looking at chartreuse fur, that he quickly droped the fly from the shop. Over the last 31 years it has been a good fly.

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