modern Michigan dry fly · 1982
Roti's Brown Drake Attractor
Unverified origin Only the Michigan Dry Flies archive card supports the tyer, place and date; no independent source was found.
History
Bruno Roti of Baldwin tied this fore-and-aft fly in 1982 for the brown drake hatch. It is meant to cover the emerging nymph and the dun, fished from dusk until the spinners fall.
Fore-and-aft hackling is unusual on Michigan flies. Tom Deschaine fished this one through several brown drake seasons with good results.
Materials
| Hook | 2XL (Mustad 9671, or lighter 94831), sizes 10 to 12 |
|---|---|
| Thread | Brown 6/0 |
| Tail | Two or three iridescent wild turkey breast fibers |
| Body | Light Cahill or straw dubbing |
| Hackle | Badger, fore and aft |
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.