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Originally tied by Bozeman’s Dave Corcoran, this ultra simple emerger is highly effective in the presence of smaller mayflies and midges. Though a perfect fit for spring creek and tailwater fisheries, this skinny pattern produces excellent results on the bigger rivers as well. Can be fished deep with shot and an indicator or as a dropper under a dry. Top colors include: copper, red, silver and brown.
To tie the Dave’s Emerger, start with the tail making sure to attach the wooduck fibers towards the front of the hook and wrapping back towards the bend. With practice one might attempt to attach the wire and the tail at the same time - by doing so one is ensured a perfectly symmetrical body without lumps which often result from tying the materials in towards the rear of the fly.

The fish won’t mind the imperfections but we must impress ourselves if nothing else. Once the tail and wire are attached, wrap the wire forward and tie off in the thorax region. Next, attach the woodduck wing, extending the tips almost to the length of the tail. After attaching an wrapping the peacock thorax, pull the woodduck over the thorax like a wingcase so the tips are now pointed forward. Wrap over the fibers to the hook eye then pull wing back, wrap over it to force it backwards and make the head of the fly. Whip finish. It’s much easier than it sounds.

Dave’s Emerger
Hook: Dai Riki #075 size 14-20
Thread: Black 8/0
Tail: Natural Woodduck Flank
Body: Copper Wire
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Wing: Natural Woodduck Flank