#32 late-phase emerger SBS

[AndyBaird]

Hi willowgrub - sorry for the late reply, good question. A #20 is a uniquely versatile scale to fish almost anywhere to close-range trout. I've had to fish more high water this year than usual. As soon as the colour drops, you can cover most hatches - a small fly (with a well executed footprint and drift) among larger naturals is a magical trigger. Same philosophy of approach applies when fishing #32's through a spinner fall of true #26-#28 naturals. I think the TMC518 #32 has a shaft of approx 1.5mm, I've heard it called a short shank #28...
Best,
Andy

[Tak]

Andy,

I really appreciate the qualities and the craftsmanship of your flies. I'll tie up a selection of this pattern in different colors, are you familiar with Nature Spirits Bleached and Dyed Peacock Herl...come in a large variety of colors. These are perfect for stripped quill bodies. My friend John Larson talks very highly of you, can't wait to see the flies from the swap.

Tight Lines,
Rick Takahashi