Instructions for F-Fly Tying

The F-fly is a fly pattern that imitates a mayfly, midge, mayfly and caddis fly. This pattern is effective for catching trout and grayling and works especially well on slow-moving spring creeks. This tie is easy to make and can be tied on any hook from size 12 or smaller. Tying the F-fly just takes minutes and different colors of threads can be used, depending on your local fishing grounds and targeted species.

Things You'll Need

  • Vise
  • Bobbin
  • Dry fly hook, size 14
  • Brown thread
  • 2 Cul de canard (CDC) feathers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Let the vise hold the hook and prepare the bobbin with the brown thread.

    • 2

      Use the bobbin and wrap the thread to the bend of the hook by winding in turns. Stop at the point parallel to the tip of the hook.

    • 3

      Take three pheasant tail fibers and attach them by the tips with the thread, then wrap the thread back to the hook eye, stopping at about 75 percent to the end.

    • 4

      Thread back to the bend and wrap the fibers forward all the way to the thread by making close wraps around the hook. Secure the fibers with three thread turns.

    • 5

      Take two CDC feathers and place them over the fly with their ends extending just beyond the hook's bend. Make three snug turns with the thread to secure the feathers.

    • 6

      Lift the angle of the wing by making two thread turns just behind it. Make five tight wraps in front of the wing to tie down the feather. Use the scissors to snip off the ends.

    • 7

      Seal the fly by placing a small amount of epoxy on its head. Avoid getting epoxy on the feathers.