Purple Haze Tutorial
I think we can officially declare that purple flies catch fish. This is a wonderfully simple version of the purple haze, a great mayfly attractor for when you want a simple prospecting fly.
MATERIALS
- Hook: TMC 100 (12-18)
- Thread: UNI 8/0 (purple)
- Tails: Moose Body (4-6 fibers)
- Body: Turkey Biots (purple)
- Post: EP Fibers (white), para-post, or poly yarn
- Hackle: Saddle Hackle, Neck Hackle, or Whiting 100 Packs
Remember this fly is built on the classic parachute platform...don't be afraid to try some different colors!
TOOLS
- Vise: Renzetti Traveler 2000
- Bobbin: Rite Ceramic Shorty
- Scissors: Loon Razor Scissor
- Stacker: Griffin Standard Stacker
- Hackle Plier: Loon Hackle Plier
- Whip Finish: Loon Whip Finisher