Spruce Fly

The Spruce Fly (most commonly known as the Light Spruce) is a classic, highly attractive wet fly streamer pattern originating in Oregon around 1918, initially tied by a tier named Godfrey. Later refined and standardized by legendary West Coast tier Poly Rosborough, this iconic pattern acts as a brilliant minnow imitation.Its hallmark features are the contrasting two-tone body (divided cleanly into red floss and green peacock herl) and its striking badger hackle wings, where the distinct dark center stripe running down the feather flawlessly mimics the prominent lateral line of a small forage baitfish.