Picket's Pin - Nittany Lion

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Picket's Pin - Nittany Lion

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Hook: Mustad 9672, Size 10
Tail: Brown Hackle Fibers
Body: 3 Strands Peacock Hearl
Hackle: Brown - Palmered
Wing: Squirrel Tail, Natural Grey
Head: 2 Strands Peacock Hearl
Thread: Black 6/0

I guess that this pattern isn't that uncommon - you can find it in the Orvis Fly Pattern Index and The American Fly Tying Manual. But, I've not heard of people fishing this much in AZ. I think it's one of those old flies that has been pushed aside by newer patterns.

I like it b/c it is made of all natural and traditional materials. I fished it a bit in some Eastern streams and had great success. Even some really picky fish would attack this thing with a vengence.

Fish it however you want. I like to fish it in the streams as a dead drift and a jerky retrieve at the end. I haven't fished the lakes yet, but have a feeling that it will make a nice alternative to simi-seals and the other standbys.

There's just something about peacock that the trout love.

Thanks,
Mike