This is a pattern I've used for many years, during the spring months for steelhead. Based off the classic brassie, it's a pretty simple tie and a very effective pattern when fished below an indicator. Here are the step by step instructions.
Step 1: Place a Daiichi X510 Size 8 hook in your vice, attach Large Copper Ultra Wire to the top front of the hook using either 6/0 or 3/0 UNI-Thread. Whip finish and cut thread.
Step 2: Wind the copper wire tightly around the hook to the bend and break off. Re-attach thread just behind the hook eye and attach small bead chain or black mono eyes to the top of the hook.
Step 3: Attach a small amount of Peacock Black Ice Dub to the thread and wrap around just behind the eyes.
Step 4: Tie in about a dozen strands of Copper Flashabou on top of the hook both behind and in front of the eyes.
Step 5: Tie back half of the Flashabou on the left side and the other half on the right side of the hook as if they were legs.
Step 6: Trim the Flashabou legs and you're ready to fish!
Matt Zudweg guides Michigan's Muskegon River for Steelhead, Trout and Bass. To learn more visit www.zflyfishing.com
