Bloom's Purple Weight Fly - Dave Bloom
Trout and Steelhead Patterns
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7m 22s
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. You can contact Dave at http://bloomoutfitting.com/fish/
Dave is a signature tier for Yellowstone Fly Goods.
RECIPE
Hook: Heavy Wire wet fly #10-#18
bead: Tungsten
Thread: DK Brown 6/0 or 8/0 Uni
Rib: Red wire – sized to match hook
Dubbing: Ice Dub – UV Brown
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