Originally created in New Zealand aiming to imítate a small freshwater shrimp, it has been one of the most popular flies in Argentina over the last four decades.The original pattern had 2 or 3 collars made of a rooster saddle feather. It was modified by Allan Fraser in the early 70’s, substitutin View more...Originally created in New Zealand aiming to imítate a small freshwater shrimp, it has been one of the most popular flies in Argentina over the last four decades.The original pattern had 2 or 3 collars made of a rooster saddle feather. It was modified by Allan Fraser in the early 70’s, substituting the feather collars by Patagonian Mara (Dolichotis patagonum), now an endangered specie. The pattern became so popular that every angler in Junin de los Andes had a few in his boxes.I now use substitutes for the patagonian mara, such as goat, cow or calf hair, even some old fur coats, all with great success.Because of its simmetry, this fly swimms without changing its shape underwater.I’ve been using this pattern since the 70’s in sizes ranging from 2 to 12. If I ever had to choose only one fly, be sure that the Fuzzy Wuzzy would be my choice.
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List of materials
MATERIALSHook: Mustad 9672 or similar.Thread: 3/0 - black.Tail: squirrel tail dyed black.Body segments: red wool dubbing.Collars: black goat hair.
Steps
Step 1
Use a tuft of black squirrel tail hair to make the tail of the fly.
Step 2
Build a round collar using goat hair. Use your nail point to sparse the hairs.
Step 3
Build a round collar using goat hair. Use your nail point to sparse the hairs.
Step 4
Repeat step 2 for the second segment of the body.
Step 5
Repeat step 3 next to the hook eye. Whip finish and lacker the head.
