Root Beer Cruncher Variant Fly Tying Tutorial

“Crunchers” are a style of fly that are commonly fished in the UK. They are a very popular category of flies with endless patterns that fit under the name. We classify them as an attractor style pattern as they don’t necessarily imitate one type of insect specifically, but they do a fantastic job of imitating several different insects. These are tied in sizes 8-16 with 10-14 being the most popular sizes. This style of fly is a great one to try when things just aren’t happening and you need to figure out the bite, that’s where this type of fly shines. Fish it through the water column with a full sinking line like the RIO Fathom Premier Sinking Line, catch your fish and you can take a throat sample and dial things in for there!

Root Beer Cruncher Fly Recipe

Hook: Ahrex FW581 Size 8 Wet Fly Hook 
Thread: Uni Black 6/0 Thread
Tail: Wapsi Ginger over White Strung Rooster Saddle
Rib: Hareline Root Beer Krystal Flash
Counter Rib: UTC XS Gold Ultra Wire
Body: Wapsi Natural Ringneck Tail Feathers
Collar: Wapsi Badger Dry Fly Rooster Neck Hackle

Root Beer Cruncher 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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