Tying Frank Sawyer's "Killer Bug" - CHADWICK 477 SUBSTITUTE (Nymphs) by BK

Materials Used:
Hook: Tiemco 3761 BL {#12}
Standard Wet Fly Hook
Thread: Soft Wire Copper {#33}
Body: Chadwick 477 substitute like Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine{#1214}
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[@seanmooney3907]

Thanks, Great tie, Your English is fantastic! Frank Sawyer was a great innovator and I think he would be surprised he is still remembered worldwide. All the best, Sean

[@bkbretislavkaspar-flyfishi1502]

Thanks, Sean, You are right about Frank, currently looking for more of his books. I also found some old short movies here on YT with Frank. czcams.com/channels/B5g4iRv0gV_N7s2h7z7A0w.html Thanks for kind words. Take care.

[@HalfInsaneOutdoorGuy]

cannot find that substitute anymore, but Berroco Ultra Alpaca 62503 Farro looks pretty close I think. You can also look at 62502 Wild Rice and 62505 Millet. I personally use 6214 Steel Cut Oats. When I feel like it, most of the time i'm just going to use hairs ears, cut and blended myself. If I dont want to go through that, I just get the dreads on a spool.

[@ColinD0131]

This fly works. I caght a 3 pound largemouth bass this morning. Great yarn I brought some of this alpaca yarn for about $15 USA currency. This is worth it guys

[@bkbretislavkaspar-flyfishi1502]

Colin Danenberger What a nice fish Colin ! ☺️ Congrats and Thanks for feedback!

[@TERRYBIGGENDEN]

This is an excellent clip. I've been wanting to make these for ages, but have not found a good wool until now. Along with the Pheasant tail nymph, this is a work of simple genius. He must have had an amazing mind. Best wishes from Australia! :-)

[@bkbretislavkaspar-flyfishi1502]

Thanks for kind words, nice to hear from Antipodean. Take care down there. :)

[@cmi78]

Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine #1214 is discontinued and no longer available. Instead, #6214 "Steel Cut Oats" is sold. Is the color identical ?

[@bkbretislavkaspar-flyfishi1502]

Yes, "Ultra Alpaca Fine 1214 Steel Cut Oats", says mine. So It will be the same just new numbering. Tight Lines!

[@cmi78]

@@bkbretislavkaspar-flyfishi1502 thank you !

[@cmi78]

I have that material on stock - in case anyone is interested ...