Friday Night Flies – 52 Buick
Friday Night Flies – 52 Buick
The ’52 Buick has a history shrouded in mystery. No one really knows who came up with this pattern but whoever did came up with a staple that deserves a home in your fly box. It is a very easy fly to tie and it has a very similar profile to the famous Doc Spratley. It imitates a wide range of insects but it makes a great Damsel Fly Nymph imitation. Tie it up in different colours of olive and brown to match the naturals in your local lakes.
Material List:
Hook: Mustad 3399 Nymph – Size 8 – 12
Thread: Danville’s 70 Denier Black or Olive
Tail: Superfly Olive Guinea
Body: Small Gold Uni French Oval Tinsel, Superfly Seal Fur Dubbing Olive
Throat: Superfly Olive Guinea
Head: Peacock Herl.