February flies - Yellow Breeches

[SFletch]

Hi all, New to the forum here.

Just back in PA and I'm planning to hit the Breeches right away. Can anybody offer tying recommendations for this time of year?

 

[willscreek]

Wooly Bugs, scuds, san juan worms, midges, pheasant tail/hare's ear(size 16). With the mild winter, there will be a few surprises too.

 

[Stevie-B]

I would even recommend going smaller on the pheasant tail. Try something in the 18 - 20 range and possibly olive in color.

 

[Fishidiot]

What they said above, esp. scuds and midges. I'd also add some sucker spawn.

 

[SFletch]

Thanks for the responses. Got a couple hits on an olive bugger with a bead. Creek seems a bit dry at the moment. Thanks the Responses. Glad to be a member.

 

[unforgiven]

SFletch: I went on Wed and got 3 Brookies on a pheasant tail nymph, size 14 and with a gold bead head. I also caught a very
nice rainbow on a size 16 (or 18, I forget), white and yellow spider.

Good Luck!