"Stan Gula" wrote in
news:j%Wde.19646$3h7.6262@trndny05:

Frank Reid wrote:
Okay, also called the coffin fly. Big assed bug, and therein lies
the problem. Who uses what for the extended body? I've just ordered
some white porcupine quills. I've also seen a 4X long #4 streamer
hook with a dubbed body. Thinking about doing the same, but just
wrapping it in white foam (better floatation).
Any other ideas?

I'm using size 8 2xl dry fly hooks (Orvis 1638, TMC 5212, Mustad
94831). Also a few 10s. Not bothering with anything fussy or fancy -
a standard Catskill style dry, a big honking one. Tying them with a
cream colored body (a little light olive and tan mixed in). Fishing
in the dark, I expect that to be close enough for either duns or
spinners.

My best night ever on Penns was during a coffin fly fall. I bought a local
pattern, basically a big white feather tied onto the hook. Worked like a
charm

Scott