So we have a little tradition here at Bass Pro Shops in Mesa, AZ that not that many people know about. Every day we have a “Fly of the Day” down at the White River Fly Shop. I mean, why not? Some places have a soup of the day but we have a fly of the day! And when you stop by our fly-guys you have to ask them about it. Now over the past few weeks there has been a fly that has been our star a few times. And then earlier this month, inspired by the cutthroat trout blog, I asked them to make the fly of the day a good cutthroat pattern… and would ya just look at that? They chose the pattern once again. That pattern is the Purple Haze!
“Purple haze, all in my brain
Lately things they don’t seem the same
Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why
Excuse me while I try this fly!”
Now sometimes I don’t know if they are just making up names, but the Purple Haze is a real pattern! It is very similar to the Parachute Adams, but has a purple body. It is an attractor dry fly that has grown immensely in popularity in the west, especially Montana. Many fly fishermen will use this during the fall Blue Winged Olive time. (Remember that guy from last month?)
One thing I love about this pattern is it shows how creative you can be with fly-tying. And sometimes, creativity leads to catching fish! I mean, just by using a non-typical color for the body of a standard pattern has created a cult-followed of a fly! And the name? Too good.
Until next time!
-Giddy-Up!!
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