{{Infobox artificial fly
|name = <!--Ignored - Article Pagename is used -->>
|image = <!--Use an image of the most common variation of this fly-->
|caption =
|type=<!--Use one of the fly types listed in the parameters section below -->
|imitates = <!--If the fly imitates something specific, list the specific imitation, otherwise list one of the broad categories outlined in the parameters -->
|creator = <!--If known, identify the original creator of the pattern -->
|created = <!--If known, identify the year the pattern was originated -->
|othernames = <!--If the pattern is known by other names, list them here -->
|variations = <!--List most common variations, if any -->
|sizes= <!--List the most common range of hook size this pattern is tied on -->
|hooktype= <!--List the typical hooks used for this pattern using a manufacturer and model number -->
|thread =
|tail =
|body =
|wing =
|ribbing =
|hackle =
|head =
|thorax =
|legs =
|bead =
|use1 = <!--Identify the primary species this pattern is used for -->
|use2 =
|ref= <!--List a reliable source as a pattern reference--use ''Title'' (publication date), author and cite with a proper reference citation -->
}}
Blank template with all parameters
{{Infobox artificial fly
|name = <!--Ignored - Article Pagename is used -->>
|image = <!--Image of the most common variation of this fly-->
|caption =
|type = <!--Dry fly, Wet fly, Nymph, Streamer, Emerger, Popper, Bass Bug, Egg fly, Flesh fly, Salmon fly, or
Steelhead fly (required) -->
|imitates = <!--If the fly imitates something specific, list the specific imitation, otherwise list one of the
broad categories outlined in the parameters -->
|creator = <!--If known, original creator of the pattern -->
|created = <!--If known, year the pattern was originated -->
|othernames = <!--If the pattern is known by other names, list them here -->
|variations = <!--List most common variations, if any -->
|sizes = <!--List the most common range of hook size this pattern is tied on -->
|hooktype = <!--List the typical hooks used for this pattern using a manufacturer and model number -->
|thread =
|tail =
|body =
|wing =
|ribbing =
|hackle =
|tag =
|butt =
|throat =
|cheek =
|shoulder =
|topping =
|head =
|thorax =
|legs =
|bead =
|use1 = <!--Identify the primary species this pattern is used for -->
|use2 =
|ref = <!--List a reliable source as a pattern reference--use ''Title'' (publication date), author and cite
with a proper reference citation -->
}}
Parameters
Do not use all these parameters for any given pattern. The list is long to cover a wide range of patterns and materials. Only use those parameters that convey essential information about the pattern, and ensure that that information is sourced in the article or (if present only in the infobox) in the infobox itself. Any parameters left blank or omitted will not be displayed. If a data field has more than one parameter name which can be used, the preferred name is listed first in bold print.
Parameter
Explanation
name
This parameter is ignored an Pagename is used (required)
image
Use an image of the most common variation of the pattern
caption
A concise caption describing the image
type
Use one of the following fly types: Dry fly, Wet fly, Nymph, Streamer, Emerger, Popper, Bass Bug, Egg fly, Flesh fly, Salmon fly, Steelhead fly (required)
imitates
If the fly imitates something specific, list the specific imitation, otherwise list one of these categories: Mayfly, Caddisfly, Stonefly, Baitfish, Terrestrial, Attractor (required)
History Section (Optional)
creator
If known, identify the original creator of the pattern
created
If known, identify the year the pattern was originated
othernames
If the pattern is known by other names, list them here
variations
If there are common variations, list the most common variations
Materials Section (Optional)
sizes
List the most common range of hook sizes this pattern is tied on
hooktype
List the typical hooks used for this pattern using a manufacturer and model number, i.e. TMC 100, Mustad 98438, etc.
thread
List color, type and size
tail
body
wing
ribbing
hackle
tag
butt
throat
cheek
shoulder
topping
head
thorax
legs
bead
List color of bead if essential to pattern
Use Section (Optional)
use1
Identify the primary species or groups of species this pattern is used for. Wikilink to species, genus or family as appropriate
use2
Identify the other species or groups of species this pattern is used for. Wikilink to species, genus or family as appropriate
Reference(s) Section
ref
List a reliable source as a pattern reference--use Title (publication date), author and cite with a proper reference citation
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