Tying Johnson's Pinch Hitter

Umpqua Signature Tyer and owner of Living Waters Fly Fishing, Chris Johnson sits down at the vise to teach you his Pinch Hitter!
Hook: Umpqua XS 435, Size 4 and 6
Eyes: Painted Lead, Olive
Thread: Veevus 8/0, Tan
Rear Legs: Perfect Rubber, Motor Oil
Claws: Squirrel Zonker, Standard, Golden Chub or Light Olive
Body: Whitlock SLF Dubbing, Red Squirrel Abdomen. Tie a large bump at the rear of the hook before adding claws.
Front Legs: Perfect Rubber, Motor Oil
Wing: Whiting Spey Soft Hackle/Chickabou in Golden Brown (Preferred) or Strung Marabou in Burnt Orange.
Back: Squirrel Zonker, Standard, Golden Chub or Light Olive

[@kenb4685]

Gidday Chris. Great looking fly. Lots of detail for tying. Great tips. Thankyou.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Great looking pattern!

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Awesome fly!