Trina's Bubbleback Emerger - MFC Fly
Details
This fly was originated by Adam Trina, founder of Montana Fly Company and former Missoula, Montana-based guide. Much of the pattern is based upon the Pheasant Tail Nymph. Adam used Krystal flash to create a loopwing that represents the splitting wing case of an emerging insect.
The Bubbleback Emerger is a highly effective nymph that makes an excellent dropper off a dry fly, or as a trailer behind a heavier nymph. In either case, it is better fished in the middle of the water column as opposed to hovering off the bottom.
Fly Recipe
HOOK: Tiemco 2487 (12 - 18)
THREAD: 8/0 UNI-Thread (Orange)
BEAD: Round Brass Bead (Gold)
TAIL/ABDOMEN: Pheasant Tail (Natural)
RIB: Ultra Wire (Small | Copper) AND Krystal Flash (Pearl)
WING CASE: Krystal Flash (Pearl)
BACK: Pheasant Tail (Natural)
THORAX: Peacock Herl
THREAD: 8/0 UNI-Thread (Orange)
BEAD: Round Brass Bead (Gold)
TAIL/ABDOMEN: Pheasant Tail (Natural)
RIB: Ultra Wire (Small | Copper) AND Krystal Flash (Pearl)
WING CASE: Krystal Flash (Pearl)
BACK: Pheasant Tail (Natural)
THORAX: Peacock Herl