I think it's becoming apparent that I'm a big fan of the 'classic' saltwater flies. Often overlooked nowadays, these flies are classics for a reason; simple to tie and they work! This time it's Joe Brookes' Blonde. A real favourite of mine, this pattern has caught me many fish and was the first pattern I tied myself. You can use a myriad of different colour combinations, but my favourites are all yellow, chartruese & white, blue & white and orange & white. For a different body effect try red or chartruese thread over-wrapped with 'Mother of Pearl' mylar.

Hook: Standard saltwater O'Shuanessy (Mustad 34007 etc.)

Thread: Danvilles flat waxed nylon, black.

Tail: Bucktail.

Wing: Bucktail.

Body: Silver mylar.

Step 1: Lay a base of thread along hook shank.



[b]Step 2:[b] Tie in the tail along the shank. Tie in mylar at head.



Step 3: Wrap body with a double layer of mylar, tie off at head and then coat body with a very thin coat of superglue, varnish or epoxy.



Step 4: Tie in wing at the head, the same length as the tail, shape the head, whip finish and varnish.

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Classic fly chap - great fished through a rip.

When you gonna tie me some more?

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I'll do you a few for that other wager of ours.

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Never mind the preferred brand and type... What hook sizes do you use?