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Purple Joe

Steelhead

Hook - Allen SS001 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Tail - Red hackle fibers
Body - Hot orange uni yarn
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel, chenille only
Thorax - Purple chenille
Wing - 2 badger hackles (may be tied splayed outward)
Hackle - Badger

Fish Flies - Volume II - Terry Hellekson



Purple Joe

Wet Fly Style

Hook - Mustad 3906B or equivalent, size 4-8
Thread - Black
Tail - Red hackle fibers
Body - Hot orange uni yarn
Thorax - Purple chenille
Wing - 2 badger hackles (may be tied splayed outward)
Hackle - Badger

Flies - The Best One Thousand - Randle Scott Stetzer

That’s one I’ve typed as well. I like the idea of the splayed style wings. I’ve only done that a couple times.

Masterful tying, Norm. I can see Brook Trout attacking that wet version with gusto.