Turck Tarantula Fly Tying Pattern

By Guy Turck •  Updated: 11/26/22 •  2 min read

The Turck Tarantula comes in many flavors. Here are some of the best fly-tying patterns. Simply choose your favorite recipe. Also reference the YouTube video below.

Turck Tarantula (the original)

turck tarantula fly

Hook: Tiemco 5262 or Dai-Riki 710, sizes 4-14
Thread: 3/0 Tan
Tail: Amherst Pheasant tippets
Body: Hare’s mask rabbit fur
Wing: White calftail topped with pearlescent Accent or Krystal Flash
Collar: Natural deer hair
Legs: DBL strand of brown rubber, medium
Head: Natural deer hair spun and clipped

Tying Tips

Tips for Fishing the Turck Tarantula

 

Golden Tarantula

Hook: Tiemco 5262 or Dai-Riki 710, sizes 4-14
Thread: 3/0 Tan
Tail: Golden Pheasant tippets
Body: 50/50 mix of hare’s mask and yellow rabbit fur
Wing: White calftail topped with pearlescent Krystal Flash
Collar: Natural deer hair
Legs: DBL strand of brown rubber, medium
Head: Golden or light brown deer hair spun and clipped

The above tying and fishing tips also apply to the Golden Tarantula.