SPRUCE

 Hook:  (M)  79580    
 Size:  2-10
 Thread:  Black 6/0
 Tail:  Peacock Sword Fibers
 Body:  2/3 Red Floss 1/3 Peacock  Herl
 Rib:  Fine Gold Wire
 Wing:  2 Badger Saddle Hackles
 Hackle:  Badger Hackle Fibers.

Notes on tying:

1. Tie in peacock sword fibers for tail.
2. Tie in gold wire, red floss, and peacock herl.
3. Pull peacock up to the front of hook.
3. Wrap back 2/3 of hook with red floss and tie off.
4. Wrap front 1/3 of hook with peacock herl.
5. Rib fly with gold wire.
6. Tie in 2 badger saddle hackles.
7. Wrap saddle hackle collar style.
8. Whip finish head.

 This is originally a western fly but it also works for trout in the midwest.  It is also listed in The Orvis Fly Pattern Index.

Don Lund  4257 Jasper Ave Iowa City, IA 52240