Tail/Backing - Hareline Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers (Red) UV Light - Loon Outdoors UV Infiniti Light Loon Outdoors UV Bench Light*: In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as our Marketing Director, Steve Beaulieu ties the Dirty Bug Softie! This fly is a mash-up of some of my favorite fly tying materials and aspects of fly design; pheasant tail, CDC soft hackles, and Semperfli Dirty Bug yarn. The colors used are just one example of a nearly endless list of possibilities. I've had success with this particular configuration as my lead/attractor fly in a multi-nymph rig. However, don't hesitate to whip it up in more natural and subtle shades to be used as a swung wet fly. As much as I wish the viewer success with this pattern, I also hope it inspires you to try out the Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn in a wide variety of capacities.

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