In this fly tying video, we’re at the vise with Anglers All crew member and Umpqua Signature tyer, Daryl Eakins, as he shows us how to tie his streamer pattern, the Reservoir Dog.

Daryl’s Reservoir Dog is a versatile streamer that’s effective in warm or cold water, in rivers, ponds, or reservoirs. It’s available from Umpqua at Anglers All in four different colors, but tyers can easily add their own customizations for specific species or water types. When designing this fly, Daryl wanted an articulated streamer that was fishable on smaller fly rods, from a 5-weight and up. This fly was thoughtfully designed with materials and layers that give it lifelike movement in the water, whether you’re swinging it through a current or stripping it in still water.

Check out the video, as Daryl shows us how to tie the Reservoir Dog:

Materials List:

HOOK: Umpqua X-Series Flats Hook XS420 (Size 4)

THREAD: Semperfli Nano Silk 50 Denier (Olive or Brown)

FLASH: Hareline Ripple Ice Fiber (UV Pearl, Olive, Black)

TAIL: Umpqua Metz Deceiver Hackle (White, Grizzly Olive, Black) 

BODY: Senyo's Aqua Veil Chenille (Peanut Brittle, Nuked Green Beans, Grape Soda)

BUCKTAIL:  B Side Hollow Fibers (Black, White, Brown or Olive)

FLASH 2: Microlon (Chartreuse, Clear, Brown, Gunmetal) 

SHANK: Flymen Next Gen Articulated Shanks (15mm)

THREAD 2: UTC 140 (Olive, Brown, Black, White)

WING: Whiting Rooster Hackle (Grizzly) 

COLLAR: EP Foxy Brush 1.5" (Pale Olive, Speckled Brown, White, Black)

EYES: Imitation Jungle Cock

Link to ALL Tying Materials 

If you have questions or need help getting started, please stop by an Anglers All fly
shop location in Littleton or Denver. Our crew will be happy to give you a hand. You can
also purchase the Reservoir Dog on our website here. Wherever you fish streamers, try
the Reservoir Dog and let us know what you think.