Winter Trout Fly: Weiss’ Blue Track Suit

Producer: Fulling Mill Fly Fishing

Pat Weiss first came up with the idea of his track suit nymph pattern when competing in the 2014 World Fly Fishing Championship in the Czech Republic. Since then, he has evolved it to the pattern you see him tie here. Pat ties it in blue, which is especially effective for trout and grayling in the winter. He also ties it in a more bronze coloration with a pink bead, which he says performs more year-round. Pat ties this fly on our FM5050 Ultimate Dry hook, which is light wire, but you could absolutely tie this fly on our FM5027, FM5045, or FM5125 if you want a heavier wire hook for the rivers you fish.

Tying materials
Hook: Nymph hook
Thread: Black (Fulling Mill)
Tail: Coq de Leon fibers
Wire: Fine wire (blue)
Dubbing: Tactical Peacock Flash with UV
Collar: CDC feather, folded and bound in

Pink variant: Auburn dubbing, brown wire, pink bead. Everything else stays the same.