Tying the Blue-Winged Olive Thorax

Blue-Winged Olive Thorax

This version of the BWO Thorax has been my favorite and best producing for many years. It floats well, always lands on its feet and brings fish to the surface.

BWO Thorax Recipe

Hook:  #16- #18 Standard Dry

Thread: Olive Uni-thread

Tail: Medium Pardo CDL

Abdomen:  Olive Turkey Biot

Wing:  Dun Turkey Flat

Thorax: BWO Orvis Spectrablend

Hackle:  Speckled Silver Badger