Craig’s Night-Time

Developed around Lake Taupo in the 1930’s to suggest the koura (freshwater crayfish) this pattern is still an outstanding trout catcher. The short tail (or tag) accounts for many fish that might be lost through nipping at the tail of a traditional pattern.

This is a very easy to tie pattern and should be present in any night fishers fly box.

Hook	TMC 5262 size #2 to #10
Tail	Red wool yarn or synthetic
Rib	Silver oval tinsel or lumo strip
Body	Black chenille
Wing	Pukeko feathers or imitation
Hackle	Black hen hackle
Topping	Jungle cock (optional)