Blood on the Waters (Hunnicutt)

The pattern for this fly, originated by Jimmy Hunnicutt, came from the fine book by Trey Combs, Steelhead Fly Fishing. He writes that Blood on the Waters was first fished for late-winter steelhead on the Sauk in Washington, but it has been used during all seasons when fishing cold or turgid water and a highly visible, well-sunk fly is called for. This fly is great for these conditions because it just about "glows" in low light.