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/ bead / Black / Ice Dub / olive /

Precursor

 
tied by uncletube
Fly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Central US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Hook: dai-riki #270 size 14 to 18
Bead: small black (I use a 7/64 for 18's and 16's)
Thread: 8/0 light olive unithread
Tail: a few wisps of black hen hackle
Body: Light Olive V Rib (small)
Thorax; Black Ice Dub
Hackle; 2 turns of Black hen hackle
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Tying Instructions: tie in the tail just a little bit into the bend of the hook to give the fly a slight bend.tie in the v-rib. Wrap forward to just shyf the bead. form a small noodle of black ice dubbing and form the thorax. tie in the hackle and make 2 turns. whip finish
Presentation Tips: Dead drift in riffles and along weed beeds