{{+1}}Flash Harry variant{{-1}}
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Over the years I have identified three flies that have elements of their ties that are similar. Depending on who ties them they can be almost the same or can be diverse as two Woolly Buggers tied by two different fly tiers. The three flies I refer to are of course the Flash Harry, the Dirty Harry and the Humongous. I tie a fly with many of the same elements and call my version a Flash Harry because that is how I always think of my father in law who died a few years ago. He was one of my favourite people and this is one of my favourite flies. It's one of those flies I'll always give a swim particularly if the water is a bit discoloured or if its windy and rough. I like to fish it on a fast sinking line either roly-poly or with a stop and start jerky retrieve. Chuck in plenty of pauses in your retrieve and make sure you hang the fly before recasting. This fly also fishes well across species and is attractive to Bass, EP's, Silver Perch and Yellow Bellies as well as tout.
I tie it in small and large sizes and yellow, silver, red, white, chartreuse, gold and root beer versions and with black or olive tails.
Materials
Hook | Bead (Optional) | Thread | Tail | Tail Flash | Body | Front hackle (Optional) |
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Hanak 260 BL #8 to #12 or Hanak 900BL #10 to 14 |
Brass: natural, coloured or anodised | Contrasting or matching body | Marabou | Sparkle flash | Estaz chenille | Woolly bugger front hackle |
Process
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