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Chamois Fly

Tying Instructions

1.The first step in this fly is to cut the chamois into narrow strips about 1/8" wide. I use a razor blade and a steel straight edge to accomplish this.

2.After cutting several strips, let them soak in a dish of cold water. If the strips aren't wet when you tie the fly they will break 7 times out 10.

3.Tie the strip in at the bend and wrap forward. Tie off and trim the chamois then tie in 1 small peacock herl. Take 3 or 4 turns around the hook shank, secure with 2 to 3 wraps of thread, whip finish and you're done.

When wet, the natural chamois will turn a faint orange shade that is quite similar to a caddis larvae.