The Golden version has been a monster seller for many years. This Dark color simply awaited the addition of a brass bead to sell equally well. Now this fly has The weight. The epoxy or poxy-back style was originated and popularized by Mike Mercer one of the all-time greatest tiers on the planet. Like all Mercer patterns, not only is this fly extremely effective when golden and pteronarcys stone nymphs are present, the pattern has a realistic elegance that attracts both fish and anglers.