Published Aug 30. 2020 - 3 years ago

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Betters' Flies

Fran Betters was a creative tyer and originated several patterns that have become quite famous. Mike Hogue covers four of them in this article.

See the original flies here

Fran Betters' renowned snow shoe hare dry fly.

Originator: 
Fran Betters
Pattern type: 
Dry fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Easy
Species: 
brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat
Materials: 
Hook
Mustad 94840 , Daiichi 1180, Kamasan B420 size 12-16
Thread
Hot Pink, Hot Orange, Yellow or Tan 6/0 Danville
Tail
Snowshoe Rabbit Guard Hair
Body
Snowshoe Underfur
Wing
Snowshoe Guard Hair
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Betters' Flies

Fran Betters was a creative tyer and originated several patterns that have become quite famous. Mike Hogue covers four of them in this article.
See the original flies here

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