Sawyers Killer Bug, Redneck Edition

Recently when searching online for simple fly patterns I came across a pattern for Sawyer's Killer Bug. It was a proven fish catching pattern and simple to tie. The most difficult part of tying this fly was finding the correct yarn. The yarn originally used to tie the Killer Bug was discontinued many years ago and even the smallest cards of it go for absurd amounts of money, that is, if you are lucky enough to find it.

I tied up my own redneck version of this fly using jute twine, some copper wire, a hook I had and coloring it with a pink Sharpie. I had to separate the three strands of jute twine and just used a single strand so that it wasn't too think, as the original yarn used to tie this fly is fairly thin. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet because of the weather and time constraints but I think it will serve the purpose. Below is a video I found on YouTube on tying the Sawyer's Killer Bug. As always, feel free to post your comments below.

Fresh off the delivery truck

My wading boots just arrived. Now time to get them tried on and find some water for some fishing.

Waders are here

Just a quick note. Received my waders in the mail today from Cabelas. First impressions are good. Very lightweight and fit well. Thanks to Cabelas customer service for helping me get the right size. They aren't too loose and aren't too snug. They would be perfect if I drop the 5-20 pounds I really need to. Inseam is a little short but I think that may be from not having them adjusted quite right. Just waiting on my Orvis wading boots now. Also, kudos to Cabelas for the target printed inside the wader box. My 4-year-old lives it and has been shooting at it with his toy bow.

Waders and wading boots

Just ordered my first pair of waders and wading boots. Used some gift cards and found a couple sales. Looking forward to the Orvis River Guard Streamline rubber soled boots and the Cabelas Bluestream stocking foot waders I have coming. I'll be sure to post some pics and a review when they come in and I have a chance to try them out. In the mean time I'm going to be searching for local streams to wade come spring.