Fly Tying The 'Sipper' Dry Fly

Why can a little orange work so much magic into a fly's DNA?
The original fly I say that looked like this was one I was shown by my meat Glen Pointon, designed for sipping trout feeding on midge and green fly falling from the trees. It was great in small sizes, since then I've tied it on bigger hooks and done well with it early and mid season!
I tie this one on an 18 but will tie it big up to a size 12, no worries, it works in each size!

[@brianinsole9911]

Thank you for sharing this great fly

[@rmonty8270]

Steve thanks for sharing, just made a few for my local water tonight.

[@peterbagshawe2534]

Hi Steve. Looks good, given age, eyes and shakes going to start on #18 to see how it goes 😊

[@jimking7400]

Love it. Interesting. I'll try it on Grafham and see what happens?

[@JimStrachan-eo4zk]

Another good fly 👍