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BWO stealth cripple — Fly Tying Pattern & Recipe

BWO Stealth Cripple

November 11, 2025

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Great BWO cripple for when the trout are turning down your normal offerings. Quick tie and super effective in spring and fall.

Where I fish it

rivers

Target species

Rainbow Trout West Slope Cuthroat

Recipe

Tail: Sparkle Yarn Cream, Cdl Or Mallard Flank

Abdomen: Hares Ear Natural

Wing: Deer Hair

Hackle/thorax: Medium Dun Saddle Hackle

Step 1

Step 1

Tie in a couple strands of sparkle yarn for the shuck.

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