Tying the Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

As Fall approaches I begin to fill my box with one pattern before any. The Golden Retriever. A product of Jim Finn's bench, this pattern can't help but account for my largest fish of the season each and every year. A Wooly Bugger by design, this pattern excels under an indicator and bounced along the bottom like a standard nymph pattern. Give it a try.

The Golden Retriever Recipe

Hook:  Standard 3x long Streamer #10

Thread: 3/0 or Flat-waxed Nylon Red

Bead:  Gold Tungsten

Underbody:  Half-shank of medium lead wire

Abdomen: Tying thread

Tail:  Tan Marabou

Rib:  Peach Estaz