Doug puts the weight on in this heave multi purpose fly.

Livingston tier and guide Doug McKnight hails originally from Pensylvania, but now lives in Livingston, MT. He is currently a fly designer for Umpqua Feather Merchants and also creates beautiful display flies in custom shadow boxes.

If you would like to learn more about Doug's custom work you can reach him at dougmfish406@gmail.com or by calling him at George Anderson's Yellowstone Angler at (406) 222-7130.

RECIPE:

• Hook: Mustad #34011 stainless long shank #1/0-6
• Thread: UTC 140 color to suit
• Weight: .010-.025 lead wire
• Eyes: black Laquer applied with a toothpick
• Tail: Rabbit fur, flash, sili legs
• Body: Brassie size ultra wire, epoxy, glitter, model paint; Epoxy turner is handy for this one