Larimer's Reverse Marabou Tube Fly
About the fly: The Reverse Marabou Tube has become
a staple fly for both winter and summer steelhead. It's
also a killer for any salmon species. The beauty of this
fly is that you can achieve a big silhouette with minimal
material. This makes the fly easier to cast and sinks
extremely fast considering it's size. Plus, by tying the fly
backwards, the fibers fight the current creating a
seductive swimming action. I'll add long ostrich feelers
to the front of the fly to create a huge profile. Rigged with
a stinger hook, it's deadly on just about any migratory
fish.
Tying Instructions and color options
Larimer's Reverse Marabou Spider
Tube Flies
About the fly: Marabou tubes are great for winter
steelhead fishing. By tying in the marabou in reverse,
you can get a lot more bang for your buck. The marabou
fibers fight the current instead of laying back.
Consequently, you can get away with less material.
This gives the fly more action, sinks faster, and is easier
to cast.
Tying instructions and color options
Larimer's Marabou Tube Intruders
Tube: 2" Eumer Tube -Small, color to match fly
Junction tubing: 1/2" HMH junction tubing -small
Thread: 6/0
Butt: Ice Dub
Feelers: Ostrich
Legs: Split Super Spey Hackle with guinea collar
Body: Diamond braid
Under body 1: Ice Dub ball (dubbing loop)
Under body 2: Spun collar of Arctic fox
Body: Marabou with guinea collar
Wing: Variegated Hackle
Head: Dumb bell eyes and dubbing
Flash: Flashabou or Fishhair (Optional)
About the fly: This is one of my versions of the intruder
style flies. I fish this version in dirty water. Typically, the
fly was tied on a shank made from a 2/0 Mustad hook.
The tube simply makes life easier. I rig it just like my
marabou tubes, with a stinger hook.
Colors:
Red and Orange
Orange and Red
Orange and yellow
Pink and Purple
Black and Blue
Larimer's Tube Intruders
Tube: 2" Eumer Tube -Small, color to match fly
Junction tubing: 1/2" HMH junction tubing -small
Thread: 6/0
Butt: Ice Dub (dubbing loop)
Feelers: Ostrich
Legs: Split pheasant tail with guinea collar
Tube Body: Diamond braid
Under body 1: Ice Dub (dubbing loop)
Under body 2: Spun collar of Arctic fox
Collar: Rhea and guinea
Flash: Flashabou or Fishhair (Optional)
Wing: Variegated Hackle
Head: Dumb bell eyes and dubbing
About the fly: This is another one of my versions of the
intruder style flies. I fish this version in clear water. I
use it for both winter and summer steelhead. I rig it with
a stinger hook.
Colors:
Red and Orange
Orange and Red
Orange and yellow
Pink and Purple
Black and Blue
About the fly: The Reverse Marabou Tube has become
a staple fly for both winter and summer steelhead. It's
also a killer for any salmon species. The beauty of this
fly is that you can achieve a big silhouette with minimal
material. This makes the fly easier to cast and sinks
extremely fast considering it's size. Plus, by tying the fly
backwards, the fibers fight the current creating a
seductive swimming action. I'll add long ostrich feelers
to the front of the fly to create a huge profile. Rigged with
a stinger hook, it's deadly on just about any migratory
fish.
Tying Instructions and color options
Larimer's Reverse Marabou Spider
Tube Flies
About the fly: Marabou tubes are great for winter
steelhead fishing. By tying in the marabou in reverse,
you can get a lot more bang for your buck. The marabou
fibers fight the current instead of laying back.
Consequently, you can get away with less material.
This gives the fly more action, sinks faster, and is easier
to cast.
Tying instructions and color options
Larimer's Marabou Tube Intruders
Tube: 2" Eumer Tube -Small, color to match fly
Junction tubing: 1/2" HMH junction tubing -small
Thread: 6/0
Butt: Ice Dub
Feelers: Ostrich
Legs: Split Super Spey Hackle with guinea collar
Body: Diamond braid
Under body 1: Ice Dub ball (dubbing loop)
Under body 2: Spun collar of Arctic fox
Body: Marabou with guinea collar
Wing: Variegated Hackle
Head: Dumb bell eyes and dubbing
Flash: Flashabou or Fishhair (Optional)
About the fly: This is one of my versions of the intruder
style flies. I fish this version in dirty water. Typically, the
fly was tied on a shank made from a 2/0 Mustad hook.
The tube simply makes life easier. I rig it just like my
marabou tubes, with a stinger hook.
Colors:
Red and Orange
Orange and Red
Orange and yellow
Pink and Purple
Black and Blue
Larimer's Tube Intruders
Tube: 2" Eumer Tube -Small, color to match fly
Junction tubing: 1/2" HMH junction tubing -small
Thread: 6/0
Butt: Ice Dub (dubbing loop)
Feelers: Ostrich
Legs: Split pheasant tail with guinea collar
Tube Body: Diamond braid
Under body 1: Ice Dub (dubbing loop)
Under body 2: Spun collar of Arctic fox
Collar: Rhea and guinea
Flash: Flashabou or Fishhair (Optional)
Wing: Variegated Hackle
Head: Dumb bell eyes and dubbing
About the fly: This is another one of my versions of the
intruder style flies. I fish this version in clear water. I
use it for both winter and summer steelhead. I rig it with
a stinger hook.
Colors:
Red and Orange
Orange and Red
Orange and yellow
Pink and Purple
Black and Blue
Larimer's Winter Steelhead Flies
Larimer’s Sandy River Prawn
Thread: Fire Orange 6/0
Tube: 1.5" -Eumer tubing -small
Junction Tube: 1/2" HMH junction tubing
Weight: Tungsten Cone -Large
Tail: Ostrich
Under Body: UV Polar Chenille
Body: Marabou (2-3 turns)
2nd Under Body: Arctic Fox (spin in a dubbing loop)
Under wing: Flashabou, Mirage Flashabou, Crystal
flash, (3 strands each)
2nd Under wing: Ostrich (6-8 strands)
2nd Body: Marabou
Wing: Grizzly Hackle
Collar: Schlappen
About the fly: The Sandy River Prawn is a variation of
the marabou tube. With that said, this bug is so much
more.
The reverse tied Arctic fox in front of the cone head
creates a massive vortex within the fly. This keeps the
Ostrich feelers constantly moving. This fly looks alive!
More so, tying the cone head within the fly accomplishes
two things.
First, it protects your rod when you botch the set-up of a
cast and hit your rod tip. More importantly, the fly tracks
parallel to the bottom on a slow swing. When tied
properly, it sinks flat. The SRP really shines on greasy
flats and soft tail-outs. In this type of water, the fly
shouldn't dive head first. With the Froden Tube, you can
fish it as a traditional tube, or rig it as a stinger.
Thread: Fire Orange 6/0
Tube: 1.5" -Eumer tubing -small
Junction Tube: 1/2" HMH junction tubing
Weight: Tungsten Cone -Large
Tail: Ostrich
Under Body: UV Polar Chenille
Body: Marabou (2-3 turns)
2nd Under Body: Arctic Fox (spin in a dubbing loop)
Under wing: Flashabou, Mirage Flashabou, Crystal
flash, (3 strands each)
2nd Under wing: Ostrich (6-8 strands)
2nd Body: Marabou
Wing: Grizzly Hackle
Collar: Schlappen
About the fly: The Sandy River Prawn is a variation of
the marabou tube. With that said, this bug is so much
more.
The reverse tied Arctic fox in front of the cone head
creates a massive vortex within the fly. This keeps the
Ostrich feelers constantly moving. This fly looks alive!
More so, tying the cone head within the fly accomplishes
two things.
First, it protects your rod when you botch the set-up of a
cast and hit your rod tip. More importantly, the fly tracks
parallel to the bottom on a slow swing. When tied
properly, it sinks flat. The SRP really shines on greasy
flats and soft tail-outs. In this type of water, the fly
shouldn't dive head first. With the Froden Tube, you can
fish it as a traditional tube, or rig it as a stinger.
Related Guide Trips:
Sandy River, Oregon -Steelhead
Classic winter steelhead fishing; Big runs, big flies, & Huge fish...
Pursue the holy grail of fly fishing... Wild winter steelhead.
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Classic winter steelhead fishing; Big runs, big flies, & Huge fish...
Pursue the holy grail of fly fishing... Wild winter steelhead.
-Day Float Trips, December through May. More Info
Clackamas River, Oregon -Steelhead
Another great option for winter and spring steelhead. The "Clack" has
more good fly water than any river in the Northwest.
-Jet Boat Day Trips, December through June. More Info
Another great option for winter and spring steelhead. The "Clack" has
more good fly water than any river in the Northwest.
-Jet Boat Day Trips, December through June. More Info
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