From BJ, this guidance.

“Here’s the tying instructions and materials, courtesy of Craig Coltman:”

Many anglers are familiar with Vern Barby’s excellent fly, the Magoo, which we first described way back in 2016 FlyStream #12 – The Magoo – FlyStream. This pattern has caught thousands of trout since Vern created it in 1999.

Materials

Hook – size 10-12 Wet fly

Thread – Black 8/0 

Bead – 3mm copper bead, coloured chartreuse.

Tail – Black Marabou.

Body – Black/emerald Sparkle Dubbing. (If you can’t find this, substitute No 46 Spectra Dubbing and black rabbit fur, blended in equal proportions.)

Collar – Black hen hackle.

Tying Instructions

1.     Place the bead on the hook.

2.     Tie in a clump of black Marabou for the tail. I break it off to a length of 3cm for a size 12 hook, and 4cm for the larger size 10 hook.

3.     Dub the body.

4.     Tie in four turns of the black hen hackle immediately behind the bead.

5.     Whip finish.

6.     Scruff up the body dubbing with some Velcro to give the fly a more mobile, lifelike appearance.

If we have time we could visit the original Viva lure fly, as well have the colours.

Some examples from the night by BJ:

Original Magoo?

Keywords: wetfly streamerfly

The Parasol Emerger is an intriguing fly pattern developed by Ted Leeson and Jim Schollmeyer. It’s designed to imitate emerging insects and has proven effective, especially in spring creek settings.

As you can see from the images, the recipe is fairly simple:

Parasol Emerger Recipe:

Materials:

Your own/favourite emerger recipe, eg:
Hook: Standard dry fly hook (size 14-18)
Thread: Fine thread (white or light color)
Body: Dubbing (match the color of the natural insect)
Ribbing: Clear or translucent tubing (e.g., monofilament)

Parasol Post: ‘Stiffish’ Monofilament or synthetic fibres (for the “puff” effect)

Keyword dryfly emergerfly nymphfly