Fly Tying Video: Fuller's Crazy Charlie Variant
Words By: North 40 Outfitters
Posted: January 02, 2015

Calvin from the Ponderay Fly Shop is back on the vise in this month's Creature Feature with a salty little nibble called the Crazy Charlie. This fly's namesake and creator is none other than legendary Bahamian fly fishing guide, Charlie Smith (see "the guy who defined fly fishing in the Bahamas").

Materials:

  • Hook: Gamakatsu SL11-3H, Size 8
  • Stainless Steel Bead Chain Eyes - Small
  • Larva Lace Nymph Rib - Clear
  • Wing: Steve Farrar's Flash Blend - Light Pink
  • Light Pink Thread