About the Light Hendrickson Trout Fly

While some sources suggest that the Hendrickson, originally devised eighty-some years ago by Roy Steenrod and named for his friend and patron, A E Hendrickson, was intended to simulate Ephemerella Invaria, this lighter version, developed by Art Flick in the 1940's serves as the flyfishers imitation of Ephemerella Subvaria. Information by Dave Brandt

Expert Tip:

This example incorporates Flick's use of urine burned belly fur fron the vixen red fox, dubbed to produce a slightly more pale and pinkish body.

Creator of this trout fly: Art Flick

Tier of this trout fly: Dave Brandt

Country of origin for this trout fly: America - Catskills

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 16
• Thread : Light tan
• Tail : Dun hackle barbs
• Wing : Lemon flank from wood duck
• Body : Urine burned red fox belly fur
• Hackle : Dun hackle

An alternative for the wing is dye mallard