Grey Fox Variant

[NJTroutbum]

Art Flicks Grey Fox Variant is a classic pattern that has stood the test of time. While Flick did not originate the Variant style, this particular variation is said to have been one of his most endearing patterns. Originally tied to fish the Green Drake hatch, I have found it to be an excellent search/attractor pattern on most any water. Give it a try. You may just be surprised at what an old classic can do.

Grey Fox Variant Recipe

Hook: #12-10 Standard Dry
Thread: Tan 8/0 Uni-thread
Tail: Light Ginger
Abdomen: Light Ginger Quill
Hackle: Light Ginger/Dark Ginger/Grizzly

For a full tying video, click on the link below:

http://ralphsflybox.blogspot.com/2015/08/tying-grey-fox-variant.html

 

[sandfly]

learned from the master himself back in the day, great fly

 

[GenCon]

Great fly. Art Flicks stream side guide was the 1st book I had to read about tying and fly fishing. My Dad bought it when I was about 12 yrs. old. That book was like a bible to me back then. I tied every fly in the book and still do. Always loved the variants.

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