Fly Tying Video: Purple Lightning Bug

Denver ties the Purple Lightning Bug. This pattern fishes well most months of the year, but especially in the Fall and Winter months, and makes for a great mayfly or midge imitation.

Materials:

  • Dai-Riki #135, Size 18
  • Purple Haze Holo Flash Fibers
  • Peacock Herl
  • Medium Holo Tinsel - Purple
  • Ultra Thread 70 - Black
  • Ultra Wire SM - Black
  • 5/64" Bead - Black