Spruce Fly (Streamer) — Godfrey Badger Hackle

By Bert and Milo Godfrey of Seaside, Oregon, in 1918, submitted by Mike Cline.

Description

Originally named for its long wing hackle and Badger neck, to target summer and fall runs of cutthroat trout on the Oregon Coast blog.plantids.com. Anglers adapted the pattern into a streamer by extending its body and tail, making it effective for sea-run cutthroat, rainbow trout, and steelhead. The Light and Dark Spruce remains one of the all-time classics in the traditional streamer category

Tying Process

Rooster or Hen hackle may be used for the wing. Light Spruce uses Badger while the Dark Spruce uses Furnace.

Materials

• Body: Peacock Herl
• Butt: Red floss
• Hackle: Badger or Furnace
• Tail: Peacock Sword
• Thread: UTC 140 Black
• Wing: Badger or Furnace Rooster or Hen

Hooks

• Firehole 839 #-2-8 Barbless

Target species: Trout

Fly types: Streamer