Catskill Dry Fly Tied Dette Method. I joined the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild this past year and at one of their Zoom tying sessions, they went over this fly pattern. It is a variation of the classic Adams dry fly...see my video of that fly in its original form.
https://youtu.be/RnZPBArvUvM?si=Q4ltuq6-TOGg_QsQ
Hook: Dry fly standard length. 12-16. I used a 14.
Wings: Grizzly Rooster hackle tips. I used a Whiting Rooster Winger Cape. This is not a vintage cape but one currently available for sale. There are several good sources. Magpie Fly Tying is one.
Hackle: Brown and Grizzly Rooster sized to hook.
Body Hackle: Grizzly rooster sized one size below hook size.
Body: Olive wool yarn. I used Appleton Crewel. This is a wool yarn for sewing with a needle so it is thin. Appleton is a very widely available brand at craft and yarn stores. It is very inexpensive. It can be pulled apart as well for dubbing.
Tail: Grizzly rooster fibers.
Thread: I used Olive because with the Dette method, you tie off at the tail and wrap over the hackle and wool back toward the eye and I did not want that to show through.
I was not familiar with this pattern until this year. Guild members mentioned loving to skitter this fly. I look forward to trying it out next year.
The Guild is not just for experts. You only need to be interested in the Catskill traditions to join. I am no expert, but looking forward to learning more. To see for yourself visit them at.
https://www.catskillflytyersguild.org/
@catskillflytyersguild8421
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