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Apr 24 2020

Fly Tying Friday // Darth Wader

Photo: Jay Bartlett

Renowned fly tier, fisherman and friend of Deneki, Stuart Foxall, is back with Jay Bartlett of Fly Fish Adventures to share another fly tying video, this time of the dark destroyer of salmonids. I must admit, this intruder style fly has one of my favorite names for a pattern.

Be sure to turn your volume up when watching! If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to be redirected to the video on our website. To stay up to date on Jay’s projects with Fly Fish Adventures, follow their instagram page here.

Materials:

  • articulated shank
  • dumbell eyes
  • purple intruder wire
  • purple dubbing ball
  • fox fur dubbing loop
  • purple and blue holographic flash
  • black rhea or ostrich feather barbs
  • pearl flash
  • pearl flatbraid body
  • black cock hackle
  • black hen or pheasant rump wings

More From Jay and Stuart

  • The Argus Wing Akroyd
  • Chartreuse Intruder
  • Red Shrimp Intruder

Filed Under: Fly Tying, Guest Posts Tagged With: fly tying

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