Why the Picket Pin Fly Still Works Today
I've always felt that the picket pin fly is one of those patterns that doesn't get nearly enough credit in modern fly boxes. In a world where everyone is obsessed with the latest synthetic materials, UV-reflective resins, and complex articulated streamers, there's something almost rebellious about tying on a fly that's essentially just some peacock herl and a bit of squirrel tail. But if you talk to the old-timers—the ones who consistently pull trophy trout out of rivers while everyone else is complaining about the hatch—they'll usually have a few of these tucked away in a corner of their foam patch. ...