Sawfly Wasp

Originator: Fred Steynberg

Tied by: Fred Steynberg

Hook: # 18 – 16 dry fly

Thread: # 10/0 – 12/0 light brown/golden yellow

Body: Super fine dry fly dubbing FL chartreuse or pale yellow

Wing: Medallion clear or flashback pearl (cut from sheet)

Hackle: Light to golden brown

Imitates:

Sawfly wasp that can be found around streams and rivers in the Eastern Cape (South Africa) where willow trees are present.

Fishing method:

Fished as a dry fly with long leader and light 6X tippet to selective yellow fish and trout, especially under overhanging willow trees in summer.