Tying the Spruce - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Spruce Streamer.

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Hook: Mustad R75 - 79580, #4 - #12
Thread: Danville 6/0, White & Black
Tail: Peacock Sword
Rib: Gold Wire, Small
Body: Red Floss & Peacock Herl
Wing: Badger
Hackle: Badger

The Spruce fly is a classic streamer fly the still catches many fish of all species. I first fished this fly for trout in Pennsylvania back in the early 2000's and quickly started throwing it around on my warmwater streams here in the Midwest. A very colorful fly can works well in clearer water but can often catch fish in cloudy or muddied conditions. Plus, it is a fun classic streamer that is very handsome in and out of the water! -- Enjoy.

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