207.flygirl

I had a friend tell me about the Slim Jim and it's notoriety amongst the older crew of fly fishermen here in Northern ME. After much digging, here's what I found for the N Maine variation Slim Jim Hook - Mustad R73-9671, size 8-12 Thread - UNI-thread 6/0 black Tail - Red hackle fibers Rib - Flat silver or gold tinsel Wing - Two thin grizzly neck hackles tied in as long as the body flared outward and up at a slight angle Hackle - Grizzly Body - Black, gray, red, brown, or orange floss