The Fly of October

     
                           Hot Ass

Text and photos: SFM-toimitus
Dressing: SFM-toimitus


In the late 90's flyfishermen used to fish a lot in River Merikarvia with Red Tag March Brown larva,  which had the tail dressed of red wool yarn, body of hare's ear and the head of peacock herls. Jani developped first of this fly a Leech model, size 8-10  RTMB. Finally the fly got the hot pink tail, The Hot ass was born. With this fly jani has made good results in both fun fishing and in Finnish Championships in Flyfishing. 

The best way to fish with Hot Ass is upstreams and almost with pure larvatechiques. Weighting the fly is important, too. More or less lead is tied on the front of the hookshank depending how high is the water level.

     

Tie the tail of hot pink marabou. Tie the leadwire so much as you suppose the waterlevel needs.

     

Dub the body of hare's ear or squirrel hairs. You can dress the ribbing of gold wire, but it is not necessary.

Tie the head of black antron or peacock herls.

Dressing:

Hook:         Streamer 3x # 8-12
Tail:           Hot pink marabou
Weighting: Leadwire in front of the shank
Rib:            Gold wire, not necessary
Body:         Hare's ear or squirrel
Head:         Black antron or peacock