Welcome to the
Cornhusker Fly Fishers’ Fly of the Month Contest!
Each month, our members tie a featured fly pattern and bring it to the club meeting. After all entries are submitted, fellow members cast their votes for their favorite fly of the month.
Instructions:
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Step 1: Tie up the designated fly pattern for the month.
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Step 2: Bring your fly to the monthly club meeting.
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Step 3: Members vote on their favorite fly.
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Step 4: Monthly winners are recognized, and points are awarded toward the Fly of the Year title.
At the end of the year, the member with the most votes is crowned Cornhusker Fly Fishers Fly of the Year Champion!
List of 2025 Flies for this year
September – Marabou Leech
Name: Marabou Leech
Originator: Various
Tier: Phil Rowley
MATERIALS:
Hook: Daiichi 1720 #10 – 3X long nymph hook
Weight: lead wire 0.015
Thread: 8/0 or UTC 70, Red
Tail: Marabou – color of choice
Body: Marabou – color of choice
Wings: Marabou – color of choice
YouTube tying tutorial: How to Tie the Marabou Leech-A Classic Stillwater Fly
“Interested in joining the fun? Come to our next meeting and be part of the Fly of the Month tradition!”