Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Wikoff Mahogany Dun (Isonychia Dry)


My attempt at a traditional dry fly pattern based on a fly given to me by Bob Wikoff. This pattern worked magic for Bob on the upper West Branch in early June. 

Hook: dry #12
Thread: rusty brown 70 denier
Tail: brown hackle fibers
Body: chocolate brown Hareline dubbin
Hackle: brown
Wing: lemon wood duck

The original:

I believe Bob used a dark dun for his hackle and tail but I didn't have a dun anywhere near that dark. Also, seems his thread was tan and not brown. 


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