How to Tie a Yellow Hammer Dry Fly

Producer: Savage Flies

Vaguely reminiscent of the popular Yellerhammer nymph created in the Great Smoky Mountains, the origin of this dry fly variant has been lost to history. Despite its unknown provenance, this can be an effective attractor pattern for any number of trout.

Hook: #12-16 dry fly
Thread: Black
Tail: Yellow hackle fibers
Body: Grizzly dyed yellow, palmered tightly and clipped short
Wing: Mallard flank, split
Hackle: White, cream or light ginger