Utah Killer Bug

While overshadowed by the pheasant tail, which is arguably greatest nymph of all time, this pattern is a Frank Sawyer creation from the 1930s.  Originally tied using Chadwick's wool, this fly is now tied using a shetland wool in an oyster color.  More important than the color, the wool is transparent when wet which allows the hot pink thread to show. Our guess is that this pattern was originally tied to immitate a scud, but we've had much success fishing this as a general point fly or as a crane fly larva.  Heck, sometimes we throw it just becuase it is heavy.  We can count on it for at least one or two fish each day.  Give it a shot.