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tied by wickedcarpenter
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List*:
Hook- TMC 2487 Size 12
Thread-3/0 White & Black 8/0
Tail- Light Olive Ultra Chenille.
Underbody-WhiteThread & Holo Christmas Tinsel.
Abdomen- Olive and Tan Bug Wrap.
Legging- Hungarian Partridge.
Head- Black Ostrich hurl.
Black Nickel Bead.
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Tying Instructions: 1. Slide on Bead and start with white 3/0 thread.
2. Burn end of Chenille and attach to top rear of hook.
3.Tie in Bug Wrap just behind bead and work to the rear.(helps build up the body)
4. Build up body with thread and tie in Holo tinsel near the head. Palmer it to the rear and back.(sparkles nicely through the Bug Wrap).
5.Whip finish and remove bobbin from fly.
6.Overhand weave to just shy of the bead.
7. Use 1 Wrap of Partridge that has had 1 side stripped for the legging tying it ontop of the weave just behind where it was tied off.
8.Tie in Ostrich and add as many wraps as needed to make a nice head. Whip finish and Your done.
Presentation Tips: That's up to You.