Purple Haze 02/17/2026 Photo Album
My early adventures with the purple haze are documented in my 02/15/2021 post, and the report includes a materials table. The purple haze has become a useful addition to my dry fly arsenal, although I probably deploy it less frequently than many of my old reliables.
Opposite SideI sometimes believe that it serves as a green drake imitation in a pinch, and on a trip to the Rio Grande several years ago, my guide did, indeed, utilize a purple haze during a fairly prolific green drake hatch, and it produced.
MaterialsI counted my supply of purple hazes, and I determined that I was properly stocked. I did, however, discover one in my damaged fly canister, so I stripped it down and tied a new one. Recycling is something that I pride myself on.