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Chuck Kraft released his first fly in 1961. It was called the “Anywhere, Anytime” and was popularized by articles in Field & Stream. Through the 80s he guided an average of 150 days per year. In the early 90s he started guiding in South America, where he developed what was then known as the “Rolex.” It didn't take long before his friends advised him that those watching might have an issue with the name. So, Kreelex it was. While Gold/Silver is the classic scheme, it can be tied in numerous variations: https://www.discountflies.com/...

The Traditional Kreelex Streamer Fishing Fly

• Hook: Streamer hook, Daiichi 2220, size 6.
• Eyes: Painted dumb bell eyes. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Classic Waxed Thread 150D (6/0). Color to match. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Tail: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Collar: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Wing: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...

The Jigged Kreelex Streamer Fishing Fly

Here is a jig version: Whether you use a jig hook with a pre-forged bead off the shelf, or a jig hook paired with a slotted bead, this is a deadly variation to either dead drift or jig through a drift....Hook: Jig Hook with pre-forged bead or Jig Hook with a slotted bead, sizes 8-14.

• Hook: Jig Hook with pre-forged bead or Jig Hook with a slotted bead, sizes 8-14.
• Eyes: Painted dumb bell eyes. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Thread: SEMPERFLI Classic Waxed Thread 150D (6/0). Color to match. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Tail: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Collar: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Wing: Kreinik Fly Fishing Kreelex Fibers. https://www.discountflies.com/...
• Dubbing Collar: Raven and Wolf Ice Dubbing, Golden Brown or color to match. https://www.discountflies.com/...