Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Oct 1. 2017
Meko Special
Articles w/pattern
Originator:
Omeko Glinton
Pattern type:
Warm saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty:
Easy
Species:
Materials:
Hook | Mustad 34007; sizes 4, 6 |
Thread | Orvis light pink 6/0 or 3/0, or fluorescent (Gotcha) pink Danville Flat Waxed Nylon 3/0 |
Eyes | 5/32" silver bead chain; nickel-plated lead for deep water, or mono or plastic for tailing fish |
Tail | Originally tied by Omeko with a tan craft fur tail with a gold and pink blend of Krystal Flash; Orvis now ties it with tan Antron fiber or Fly Fur over a gold/pink blend of Krystal Flash (a pink holographic braid can also be used as a substitute) |
Body | Omeko’s original had a tan rug yarn body; Orvis ties it with pale pink/tan blend of Antron dubbing |
Rib | Soft brown saddle hackle, palmered and trimmed |
Head | Tying thread |
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