Tackle Bag

The original Metal Detector had gone out of commercial production years ago much to the dismay of many Northwest Steelhead anglers. So, we asked Mr. Sheppard to reissue an updated version of this iconic pattern that we could have tyed for the shop. He was more than happy to oblige as that would give him a steady source of flies for his clients without hours spent at the tying bench. The Metal Detector II was born and has fast become a Royal Treatment favorite.

Metal Detector II
Black and Blue version

OPST steelhead shank 1 1/4"
Senyo wire
Gamakatsu octopus size 2
7/32" tungsten plummet bead from Hareline or Gold Cone
Tail: Finn raccoon blue
Body: polar chenille blue
Collar: black marabou tied in by tip and EP holo blue sparkle brush palmered together for color (three - four wraps)

Metal Detector II
Red and orange

Tied on OPST steelhead shank 1 1/4"
Senyo wire
Gamakatsu octopus size 2
7/32" tungsten plummet bead from Hareline or Gold Cone
Tail: Finn raccoon orange
Body: polar chenille orange
Collar: red marabou tied in by tip and EP speckled gold sparkle brush palmered together for color three -four wraps

Tying notes
Shank and wire without the hook should be 2 1/4" long

Raccoon tail should be tied on top of the shank, do not pull out the guard hairs, tail should extend just beyond the hook

Marabou and sparkle brush should be wrapped together to create the collar