Big Daddy Shiner Fly Tying Tutorial

Shiner patterns are getting more popular for our Stillwater fisheries in BC and for good reason. Our provincial fisheries managers have been stocking more lakes with predatory fish-eating strains of rainbows into our lakes that have populations of shiners in order to try and control them. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love it when a hot fish smashes a streamer? We sure do! Tie up a few Big Daddy’s and see if you can catch yourself a real “Big Daddy”.

Big Daddy Shiner Fly Recipe

Hook: Ahrex Size 8 NS172 Curved Gammarus Hook
Thread: Uni 6/0 Tan Thread
Tail: MFC Golden Shiner Arizona Semi Seal Dubbing
Belly: Spirit River Silver Minnow UV2 Seal X Ice Dubbing
Flank: Wapsi Red Mallard Barred Flank
Under Wing: Harline Medium Brown Extra Select Craft Fur
Over Wing: Enrico Pugglisi Tarpon Stream EP Gamechange Fibers Blend
Eyes: Wapsi 5/32“Yellow Hologram Eyes
UV Cure: Raidzap Medium UV Resin 

Big Daddy Shiner Fly Tying Video

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email info@sea-run.com, by phone at 604-931-5044 or stop by Sea-Run Fly & Tackle at #110-1140, Austin Avenue in Coquitlam BC.

Good luck on the water.

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