Tying The Professor - Dressed Irons

Hook: Mustad 3366 or 3906, size #6 & #8
Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black & White or Danville 6/0 Black & White
Tail: Rooster Saddle Hackle Fibers, Red
Rib: Danville 16/18 Mylar Tinsel
Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, use only 2 strands
False Hackle: Schlappen Hackle, Brown
Wing: Mallard Flank Feather, NaturalShow more

The Professor was originally tied as a trout wet fly a long time ago. It has made a nice transition to the warmer waters of the Midwest and is a very productive panfish fly. Originally tied with Goose Shoulder for the tail (actually Ibis) this version is tied with Rooster Saddle hackle fibers and make the fly a little more durable for greedy little panfish. If you are looking for a good introduction to tying wet flies The Professor is a great place to start.

Don Bastian's article about The Professor - https://donbastianwetflies.com/2012/08/04/professor/

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments.

If you would like to purchase some Professor flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-professor/

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