Tying the Gunnison Wet Fly - Dressed Irons

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Gunnison Wet Fly.

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Hook: Mustad 3399, #6-#16
Thread: Danville 6/0, White & Black
Tail: Mallard Flank, Natural
Rib: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, White
Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Kelly Green
Hackle: Han Saddle, Browm
Wing: White Tipped Turkey

The Gunnison is another wet fly from Ray Bergman's book Trout (page 432, plate #4).  A wet fly similar to the Apple Green but the wing is made from White Tipped Turkey. Since Turkey feathers and I have a Love/Hate relationship, I am not 100% certain just which feather to get the "White Tipped Turkey" from but for the purposes of the video am using a Mottled Turkey feather and focusing on the areas of the feather with the white tips to the slips. Another wet fly to get me closer in my quest to understanding Turkey feathers! --Enjoy

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