Anybody Feel Like a Popsicle

I know I said Fall is here the other day, but today the Fall weather arrived in full force. After being in the low 80s that last few days today's high of 64 was a shock to the system. It is way too early to turn on the heat.  After seeing Laurie bundled up in sweats, sweat shirt and blanket and she was still frozen like a Popsicle I gave in and turned on the heat. Can you believe that she is the one that loves winter but cannot handle a little drop in temperature? It looks like the weather is going to be the same tomorrow so she is already planning on making a batch of Potato Soup to take the chill off. I cannot wait!

Speaking of Popsicles, I guess tonight would be a great time to head to the closet and tie up some more flies for the Salmon and Steelhead runs. The Popsicle is another great pattern for Steelhead here in Michigan. I am a firm believer that the color purple does attract fish on a bright day and couple that with all the action produced by the marabou this pattern produces fish.

Popsicle

 

Popsicle

Hook - Tiemco 7999 #2/0 - 8
Thread - Uni 8/0 Red
Body - Silver Mylar Tinsel
First Wing - Hot Orange Marabou with Pearl Krystal Flash
Second Wing - Red Marabou
Third Wing - Purple Marabou

Step One



 

Start Thread Just Behind Return

 

Step Two

 

Tie in Mylar Tinsel Just Behind Return

 

Step Three

 

Wrap Tinsel Back to Hook Bend Then Forward to Return

 

Step Four

 

Tie In Orange Marabou by Tip

 

Step Five

Wrap Marabou While Sweeping Fibers Towards the Rear of Hook and Tie Off

Step Six

Tie in Krystal Flash

Step Seven

Tie in Red Marabou by Tip

Step Eight

Wrap Marabou While Sweeping Fibers Towards the Rear of Hook and Tie Off

Step Nine

Tie In Purple Marabou by Tip

Step Ten

Wrap Marabou While Sweeping Fibers Towards the Rear of Hook, Tie Off Create Head and Whip Finish
 

Another version tied much fuller