Tying The Dredge

The Dredge

The Dredge is aptly named, since that is exactly what is was tied and is used for. 20+ years ago I needed a heavy dark nymph to drag tandem rigs to the bottom of the streams of the Mt St Helen's watershed. Hence the Dredge was born. It has since held a solid place in my box from that point forward. Hopefully it will do the same for you.

The Dredge Recipe

Hook:  #12 Orvis Beadhead

Underbody: #20 lead Wire

Tail:  Black Pheasant tail

Abdomen:  Peacock Herl

Shellback:  Black Pheasant Tail

Rib: Medium Black Ultra-Wire

Thorax: Black Ice-Dub / Black Ostrich Herl

Wingcase:  Black Pheasant Tail

Legs:  Black Pheasant Tail