Poxyback Callibaetis:


  • Hook -- TMC 200R, size 14-16
  • Thread -- 6/0 Olive
  • Tail -- Emu or Ostrich
  • Rib -- Strand of Olive/Pearl
  • Abdomen -- Tan/Olive Antron dubbing
  • Gills -- Gray Marabou to the sides
  • Wing Case -- Dark Brown Turkey Quill, 5 Minute Epoxy
  • Gray Legs -- Mallard Dyed Wood Duck
  • Flashabou Head -- Tan/Olive Antron dubbing
  • Thorax -- Tan/Olive Antron dubbing
  1. Start thread one eye length back from eye. Wrap back to above barb.

  2. Tie in a few strands of Emu, length of abdomen.

  3. Tie in rib.

  4. Dub thread – one wrap under tail and wrap a slender body 60% of hook shank.

  5. Tie a small clump of marabou to each side – wrap back against body to flare the gills to the sides.

  6. Tie turkey quill on top of shank extending back over abdomen.

  7. Dub thorax a little heavier than the abdomen. (do not crowd head)

  8. Pull turkey quill over top of thorax to form wing case, tie off and trim.

  9. Tie a few dyed mallard fibers each side; wrap back against thorax to flare legs.

  10. Dub head area. Whip finish and cement thread wraps.

  11. Line up finished flies on Styrofoam block. Mix 5-minute epoxy and place a small drop on each wing case. (wing case only).