Fly Tying: Grubsteak

The Grubsteak is an original fly pattern that was developed to mimic common aquatic insects that are found throughout our home waters. Insects like dragonfly nymphs, damselfly nymphs, and stonefly nymphs all reside in the the creeks and streams of the Pineywoods of East Texas.

Spotted bass and many panfish species hone in on the Grubsteak, especially when it is fished as the subsurface fly on a hopper-dropper rig.

To see some other fly patterns, head to www.flyfishingthesam.com.

Checkout the fly tying video, below:

Materials List:

Hook: Firehole 839 Size 12

Thread: Danville 70D

Eye: Bead chain Size Medium

Ribbing: Hareline Vinyl Nymph

Chenille: Antron Small Light Gray

Body: Sili Skin Sea Foam Green

Wing: Partridge

Thorax: Dirty Bug Yard Caddis Gray

Legs: Sili Legs Black/blue Flake