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Friday Night Flies – Composite Loop Spratley

by Zach Copland · July 28, 2017

The Doc Spratley is a must have pattern for BC lakes and rivers. It is a staple in many fly fishers boxes and it works everywhere. This is a variation of Scotty Holmes’ variation 2 weeks ago and I felt the new school technique of composite loops would really make this pattern stand out.

Hook: Daiichi 1720 Size 4

Thread: Danville 70 Black

Tail: Black Pheasant Tail

Body: Peacock Herl with Superfly Superglitter Thread Red and Claret Rib

Composite Loop: UTC140 Olive Thread, Superfly Diamond Dub Holographic Chartrese mixed with Superfly Diamond Dub Black, Black Pheasant Tail, Senyo’s Freckled UV Predator Wrap

Zach Copland

Fish on! Zach's passion for fishing started out early with summer trips with his Grandfather and Dad fishing for salmon around the gulf islands. His passion turned into an obsession when he got his first fly rod and tying kit. He fishes the lakes around the Sea to Sky corridor and the mouth of the Fraser River during the spring and summer. During the fall and winter he can be found on the Squamish River hunting for salmon, bull trout and steelhead. Zach loves tying streamers and coming up with new variations of your favorite flies. He currently runs the fly shop at the Bass Pro Shops in Tsawwassen, so pop on in and get him to set you up with the right gear for your next trip!