Tying the Callibaetis Cruncher Fishing Fly

Fishing BC lakes for Kamloops rainbows is a bucket list item for us. In general, there are several important categories of bugs for lakes: chironomids, callibaetis, damsels, scuds, and small baitfish. Mr Rowley and Mr Chan are stillwater jedi’s. The Cruncher is a favorite callibaetis of Mr Rowley. Here’s our take on the fly.
Tying Notes:
• The body is traditionally tied using a few barbs of a turkey tail feather. The mottling on these feathers is very good. Alternatively, pheasant tail barbs work very well.
• To increase durability, add a think layer of super glue prior to wrapping the turkey barbs
• Tying in a soft hackle feather always seems to go better when tying off a bare stem. This does, however, take some additional time to prep the feather ahead of time. Tie a few each way and see if the extra time is worth it.
Recipe:
• Hook: Standard nymph hook, sizes 12-16. www.discountfl...
• Bead: Optional
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Nano Silk 50D (12/0), grey. www.discountfl...
• Tail: Cascade Crest Speckled Hen Backs, Olive. www.discountfl...
• Rib 1: SEMPERFLI Tying Wire 0.1mm (Extra Fine), Silver. www.discountfl...
• Rib 2: Cascade Crest Flat Mylar Pearl Tinsel, Small. www.discountfl...
• Body: 4-6 barbs from a turkey tail feather. You can also use pheasant tail fibers, Ginger or Olive: www.discountfl...
• Thorax: Peacock Herl or synthetic peacock dubbing. www.discountfl...
• Soft Hackle: Cascade Crest Speckled Hen Backs, Olive. www.discountfl...

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Nice bug thanks