Two More Colorado Oldies Patterns

Gray Ugly

Originator: Legendary Colorado “Unknown" Fly Tyer

Hook: Mustad 94838 (1XS) (Replacement TMC 921)

Size: 8 ~ 18

Thread: Gray

Tag: Embossed Silver Tinsel

Tail: Grizzly Hackle Fibers

Rear Hackle: Grizzly

Rib: Fine Silver Wire

Body: Peacock Herl

Front Hackle: Grizzly

Head: Thread

Optional Head Cement: Clear Hard Head
Source: Terry Hellekson, Popular Fly Patterns, Page 29, Publish Date, 1976
Originator: Legendary unknown tyer from Colorado

I favor this fly over most other dries. I have taken more fish with it over the past three or four seasons than any other fly, possibly because I use it so extensively. I picked this pattern up in Denver, Colorado, around 1970. Since then I have had the opportunity to fish it over a variety of waters in many areas. It is certainly one that is worth trying for any area.   ~ Terry Hellekson (1977)

Jonnie Come Lately (Cream Caddis Larvae)

Originator: Joe Nelson, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Hook: Mustad 3906/3906B

Size: 14 ~ 18

Thread: Black

Abdomen: Pale Yellow Wool Yarn or Rabbit Dubbing

Rib: Gold Wire

Thorax: Dubbed Muskrat Fur

Head: Tying Thread

Optional Head Cement: Hard as Hull or Black Hard Head

Source: Terry Hellekson, Popular Fly Patterns published 1977