[Njtroutbum]

When the Slate Drakes arrive, this is one pattern that remains in my box year-after-year. A very consistent wet fly for me, fished in the film, down and across.

Wet Slate Recipe

Hook: Orvis #12 Tactical Wide Gape
Thread: 6/0 Olive/Dun Uni-thread
Rib: Fine Gold Wire
Hackle: Silver Badger Brahma Hen
Wing: Mallard Flank

For a full tying video, click on the link below:
http://www.ralphsflybox.com/2016/06/tying-wet-slate.html

 

[FinLuver]

Thread Body??

 

[Njtroutbum]

Yes. Tying thread body.

 

[skyrise]

nice pattern. and that Reel looks familiar. did you buy one too ?

 

[Njtroutbum]

Thanks. And yes, I fid just recently buy another MG7.