HOT HEAD PEARL BIRD'S NEST
Learn to tie Hogan Brown’s Hothead Pearl Bird’s Nest—a modern, buggy, versatile nymph blending classic proportions with updated materials for trout in all conditions.
ROOT BEER BAETIS
DESCRIPTION
Join Hogan Brown from Loon Outdoors as he walks you through step-by-step how to tie his Root Beer Baetis, a simple and highly effective variation inspired by Kyle Giampaoli’s Beerhead Baetis. This pattern is an excellent attractor fly, perfect for winter conditions and productive on tailwaters for trout and steelhead.
MATERIALS
| Hook |
Mustad C67-SAP |
|
Thread |
14/0 Vivus (root beer/rust) |
|
Tail |
Gold barred mallard flank |
|
Body |
Pheasant tail fibers |
|
Ribbing |
Small copper/brown wire |
|
Flashback |
Medium mylar tinsel |
|
Thorax |
Classic Ice Dub Peacock |
|
Finish |
UV Clear Fly Finish Thick |
| UV Infiniti Light (or light of choice) |
