classic Michigan dry fly · 1950s
Au Sable King
Disputed origin Credited to Ann Schweigert, Frank Cupp, and Clem Thompson.
History
A general caddis imitation from the Au Sable, with a peacock body and grizzly hackle-tip wings laid tent-style over the back.
At least three people are credited with it: Ann Schweigert of Jack's Rod & Fly Shop in Roscommon, Frank Cupp, and Clem Thompson. One Michigan fly historian doubts Ann originated any pattern, so this page leaves the question open.
Materials
| Hook | Dry, sizes 10 to 16 |
|---|---|
| Tail | Dark ginger hackle fibers |
| Body | Peacock herl |
| Wing | Grizzly hackle tips, tent style over the body |
| Hackle | Dark ginger |
| Thread | Black 3/0 |
Sources
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No photo yet. Every photo on michfly is of a fly tied for the site, so they're added a few at a time.
Original recipe cards for many Michigan patterns are kept at the Michigan Dry Flies archive, built by the late Tom Deschaine.