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Crystal Montana
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Montana's are another one of those flies that are one of the staple patterns of fly anglers. Consequently the variations on this pattern are endless, and this is mine. Montana's are tied to represent the stonefly nymph and has great success throughout the world. The above pattern has been tied to international competition standard but works equally well with the inclusion of a brass bead at the head and a longer marabou tail. This pattern works well on all densities of lines and throughout the year. It can be pulled during the winter as a lure and fished slowly on a floating line during the summer. The inclusion of the pearl crystal hair gives the fish a real hitting spot. When I was tying for Tree Meadow fishery in Cornwall I couldn't tie these patterns quick enough as the demand was so high. This pattern will catch you fish. Fly Tying Method
Tying Procedure Bed the hook with tying thread and continue to the rear of the hook. Take a pinch of black marabou and tie this in at the rear, bed the hook shank well with tying thread making sure there are no bumps from the marabou. Select a section of micro black chenille and using your thumb and forefinger strip the chenille to reveal the inner core. Tie this in at the rear by the core only otherwise you will get a big bump at the rear of the fly. Wrap the chenille around the hook up to 3/4 the length of the shank. Tie off and pull the chenille up and back to the rear ready to use for the thorax cover. Take three strands of crystal flash and tie following the shank of the hook as pictured and repeat on the other side of the fly. Tie off and trim both sides the same length. Strip a section of micro chartreuse chenille, tie this in and wrap towards the eye. Tie off and trim. Take the black chenille that was tied off and pull forward for the thorax cover. Tie this off, whip finish and varnish the head. Tight lines and good luck! Steve
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