Chuffer

This is the only fly that I absolutely cannot be without. It just flat out works anytime there are mayflies on the water. Use this emerger as a general mayfly pattern, or use the techniques shown in the video to build a very effective emerger for your favorite hatch. Enjoy!

Chuffer

Recipe

Hook: Mustad Signature C49S
Thread: 8/0 uni - black or dark gray
Trailing Shuck: Brown, olive, and lt. dun antron
Body and Thorax: Superfine and Dry dubbing - Adams color
Post: 7x tippet
Hackle: One each Brown and Grizzly

This is the only fly that I absolutely cannot be without. It just flat out works anytime there are mayflies on the water. Use this emerger as a general mayfly pattern, or use the techniques shown in the video to build a very effective emerger for your favorite hatch. Enjoy!

See the bulletin board thread for photo steps here.