How to Tie a Brassie Fly

Learn how to tie the Brassie fly pattern including step-by-step instructions, a video tutorial, pictures, and much more. Improve your fly tying skills here.

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A simple, traditional pattern for picky tailwater trout... The Brassie Fly is one of the most basic patterns for picky tailwater trout. It's incredibly simple to tie and uses only a few basic materials and a few simple steps. This is a great midge or mayfly imitation when trout are feeding on small bugs and you can't quite figure out what they're eating. This is a great fly to use under an indicator as part of a double nymph rig or as a dropper on small water and larger rivers alike. Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie this must-have picky trout pattern.

Materials:

We've put together a kit that contains all the materials you need to tie this exact fly pattern.

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• Tiemco TMC 2488 Hook - Size 16
• Veevus 16/0 Thread - Black
• UTC Brassie Ultra Wire - Copper
• Hareline Strung Peacock Herl

Step One:

Start the fly by tying in the Ultra Wire and wrapping it rearward to the bend of the hook. Be sure to take touching turns as you wrap the wire fearward to create the body of the fly. This wire also adds weight to help the Brassie sink quickly.

Step Two:

After wrapping back to the bend of the hook, take open wraps forward to rib the fly. This ribbing technique will make the fly more durable. Tie off the wire behind the head of the fly and helicopter any excess wire to break it off cleanly. Make sure there isn't a sharp edge of the wire poking up.

Step Three:

Next, tie in a single Peacock Herl and take 6-8 wraps around the hook shank to create the head of the fly. After wrapping the herl, tie it off and break off any excess materials.

Step Four:

Build up a small forward head with your thread and throw a whip finish to finish the fly.

Step Five:

And that's the Brassie. This is one of the easiest flies to tie and is a great pattern for beginner anglers and experts alike. This is a great fly to use in a tailwater setting or whenever fish are keying in on small bugs.

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