This fly is for those who pursue the “Alpha Predator” in the rivers and lakes of Michigan. At 8.5 inches this fly is designed for a fast action 7/8 rod. Start with a 5/0 hook, then tie in the dragon tail with firm wraps just over the barb. Wrap the remainder of the dragon tail forward and tie off. Tie in the Polar Chenille and wrap forward. Tie in the predator wrap and distribute around the hook shank. Tie in two saddle hackles on each side of the fly. Reverse tie the Chartreuse and White Buck tail, then the craft fur. Push the Fish Skull over the hook eye and secure with UV Resin of choice. Add and secure eyes. Complete a thread dam in front of the Fish Skull at the hook eye and you’re done.
Materials
Thread: Veevus 200 GSP (white)
Hook: TMC 5/0 specialty Beast Black hook
Tail: Mangum Dragon Tail (Chartreuse)
Under Body: UV Polar Chenille (UV Pearl)
Flash: Senyo’s Predator Wrap (Black/Chartreuse)
Accent: Grizzly Saddle Hackle (Chartreuse/Black)
Wing: Buck Tail (White and Chartreuse) and Chartreuse Craft Fur
Head: Fish Skull 8.5 plastic head with eyes