Hardy's Favorite Wet Fly - Trout Fly Tying

Created by John James Hardy, of the famous British tackle outfit, in 1872, this pattern has had a lot of success for almost 150 years. It is still tied and fished today in trout waters all over the world.

Hook: #6-12 dry fly hook
Thread: Black, 6/0 or 8/0
Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippets
Body: Red or burgandy floss
Rib: Peacock herl, one strand
Wing: Mottled turkey feather
Hackle: Brown or Gray partridge fibers

Savage Flies is a project with the mission of encouraging and teaching fly tying to as many people as possible. The channel is named after one of my western Maryland homewaters, the Savage River. I've been uploading at least three new videos a week (usually Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday).

Thanks for stopping by. Please let me know in the comments if you have any tips or tricks that could help me or anyone else watching.