Originator: Gene Lynch, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tied By: Larry O Jurgens
Hook: Mustad 3906
Size: 10 ~ 20
Thread: Black
Abdomen: Copper Wire From Lamp Cord
Head Tying Thread
Optional: Black Hard Head, Head Cement
South Platte Brassie Version 2
Originator: Gene Lynch, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Source: Popular Fly Patterns, by Terry Hellekson
Tied By: Larry O Jurgens
Hook: Mustad 3906
Size: 10 ~ 20
Thread: Black
Abdomen: Copper Wire From Lamp Cord
Thorax: Muskrat Fur Dubbing
Head Tying Thread
Notes:
There are innumerable variations of the venerable “South Platte Brassie” aka “Brassie.” These are the two popular patterns that I remember from the 1960’s. ~ Larry O Jurgens
For more information about this pattern in the following books:
“A Fly Fisherman’s Guide To The South Platte River” page 145 By Pat Dorsey.
“Tying Small Flies” page 37 By Ed Engle.
”Good Flies: Favorite Trout Patterns and How They Got That Way” page 112 By John Gierach
“Trout Country” page 30 By Bob Saile
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