In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady Laher ties the Three Dollar Dip! If you are fishing the Madison River in Montana and need a go-to pattern, look no further than the Three Dollar Dip. This fly is basically serendipity with some flash. Don't let that disappoint you though as it is a great emerging imitation for an array of bugs from Mayflies and Midges to Caddis. The namesake comes from the famous Three Dollar Bridge a location honored by fishermen for the public access it helps provide. Can you fish this fly elsewhere though? Absolutely! It is great in many trout water's in various colors and sizes. Its simplicity is its versatility. Spin some up and tie them on!
Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.
Three Dollar Dip recipe
- HookTimeco 2487
- ThreadVeevus 10/0 Olive
- RibbingXS Silver Wire
- Wing BudComparadun Deer Hair Dun
- FlashKrystal Flash Pearl
- Head FinishZap a Gap CA
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