Wet Slate

[NJTroutbum]

When the Slate Drakes arrive, this is one pattern that remains in my box year-after-year. A very consistent wet fly for me, fished in the film, down and across.

Wet Slate Recipe

Hook: Orvis #12 Tactical Wide Gape
Thread: 6/0 Olive/Dun Uni-thread
Rib: Fine Gold Wire
Hackle: Silver Badger Brahma Hen
Wing: Mallard Flank

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

Tying the Wet Slate

 

[Rolf]

Thanks for sharing this one.

 

[GenCon]

Nice pattern.

GenCon

 

[whheff]

Nice fly and thanks for the video too.