Copper John - Fly Tying Tutorial

A pattern that needs little introduction. Originally designed by the legendary John Barr. The Copper John has been a staple in our fly boxes ever since it became famous in the early 90's.

This is a heavy fly, designed to get down and under the current when fishing streams. Interestingly, it's proven quite effective in Icelandic mountain lakes. The reason being that it does a good job imitating the Lepidurus arcticus, commonly found in lakes high above sea level in Iceland.

Hook: @ahrexhooks3652 FW561
Bead: Copper
Thread: Textreme Standard Brown
Tail: Goos Biots - Brown
Body: Copper wire
Wingcase 1: Mylar Tinsel - Pearl
Wingcase 2: Black Scud Back
Thorax: Peacock herl
Legs: Partridge

Music: Bensound

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