Proven Neversink Skater

Here's another Hewitt "Neversink Skater," this time in bright orange.
Now, this was tied as an extreme test. I used the bigger hackle and wrapped TWO full feathers on. That's it, two hackle feathers. Simple fly.
This one is unique because it has caught multiple fish. It looks kinda raggedy, and that's why.
I honestly don't know what the fish mistake it for; some kinda downed insect, I guess.

But when you cast it, the Skater just floats down and settles on the water... And that's when the fish grab it.
If they are around, they see it alight and have a go.

The name "Neversink" is not precise - they will sink. But with a light, floating tippet they stay up awhile. If you don't get any hits at first, gently raise the rod and the fly will "skate" across the surface (thus, the name).

That's when the next round of strikes come. Skate it a bit and let it rest. Do this around cover, of course. On a stream, let it swirl into an eddy and give it a little dance in the slack water.

Finally, it gets wet enough and submerges. Once down, it sinks SLOW and can be twitched along like a wet fly.
Fish will grab it then, too.

It takes patience and calm to fish this fly. But if you can bring it, you'll find it's very versatile and I'm still awed when they grab it. Tie a few and fish em next season on those peaceful, "Bluegill Mornings."