Bordon’s Special Fly Tying Tutorial

A true Pacific Northwest classic, the Borden Special was created in the 1960s by Bob Borden for sea-run cutthroat, and it’s been a go-to fly ever since. Its bright pink body, flashy rib, and soft hackle give it irresistible movement in the water. Deadly on cutthroat, pink salmon, coho, and even steelhead, it’s a simple yet versatile pattern every angler should carry. Swing it, strip it, or drift it, this fly gets bit.

Materials List:

• Hook: Ahrex Size 8 FW581 Wet Fly Hook
• Thread: Uni 6/0 Black Thread
• Tag/Rib: Uni Gold/Silver #14 Mylar
• Tail: Natures Spirit Lemon Yellow Fish Hunter Schlappen and OfishL Fl. Pink Strung Schlappen
• Body: Hareline Flo. Hot Pink Ice Dub
• Wing: OfishL White Arctic Fox Tail Ring
• Hackle: Natures Spirit Lemon Yellow Fish Hunter Schlappen and OfishL Fl. Pink Strung Schlappen

Step-by-Step Fly Tying Video Tutorial

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Good luck on the water.

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