tied by Bruce Salzberg, photo by Hans Weilenmann

tied by Bruce Salzberg, photo by Hans Weilenmann

BWO Emerger tied by Harry Wallace, photo by Hans Weilenmann

BWO Emerger tied by Harry Wallace, photo by Hans Weilenmann

Blue Winged Olive Emerger

  • Hook                  emerger size 18 to 22  
  • Thread               olive 8/0
  • Abdomen          olive dyed hackle quill or olive dyed goose biot
  • Wing                  2 natural dun CDC feathers
  • Thorax               fine medium olive dubbing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Winged Olive Emerger

  • Hook                  emerger size 18 to 22  
  • Thread               olive  8/0
  • Tail                     wood duck flank fibers
  • Abdomen          olive or brown dubbing to match natural
  • Ribbing              fine copper wire
  • Wing                  dun CDC oiler puff
  • Legs                   wood duck flank fibers
  • Head                  dark dun or black dubbing