Doug McKnight: Breadcrust Wet Fly
The Weekly Fly: The Original Library
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Originally from Pensylvania, Doug now lives in Livingston, MT. He is currently a fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and also creates beautiful display flies in custom shadow boxes.
In this video, Doug ties the Bread Crust Wet Fly, designed as a general trout fly. See below the video for the recipe.
Recipe
Hook: Wetfly
Thread: UTC 140 or equiv.
Body: Ruffed Grouse tailfeather split, hairs ear dubbing
Hackle: Hungarian Partridge
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