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Spring's Wiggler

 
tied by OSD
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Steelhead,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Thread - Black 6/0
Tail & shellback - Squirrel Tail
Body - Chenille
Hackle Leggs - Saddle hackle


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Tying Instructions: Hook Mustad 3399-3906-3906B size #4-#10
Start thread on hook.
1. At bend of hook tie in section of squirrel tail
2. tie in Saddle hackle and Chenille.
warp thread to eye of hook
3.wrap Chenille forward to eye of hook tie down and trim.
4. wrap hackle forward to eye of hook tie down
and trim.
5. bring squirrel tail over body to make shellback tie down and trim.
6. form head and wipe finish (cement)