Bloom's Purple Ant - Dave Bloom
Trout and Steelhead Patterns
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15m
Dave Bloom was born and raised in Great Falls and has spent his life fishing the waters of Montana and
Idaho. He began his guiding career in 1985 on the Henry’s Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and the
Teton in Idaho. In 1995, he moved closer to home when he guided on the famous rivers around
Yellowstone National Park. In 2001, Dave returned to the Missouri where continues to guide anglers
today. http://bloomoutfitting.com/fish/
Dave is a signature tier for Yellowstone Fly Goods.
RECIPE
Hook: Dry Fly #10 - #16
Thread: 6/0 Uni-Purple
Shellback: Purple Antron
Abdomen (gastor): Purple Dubbing
Wing: White Synthetic Fiber / Pearl - Midge Krystal Flash
Post: White Antron
Hackle: Brown and Grizzly Mixed
Head: Purple Dubbing
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