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Java Beetle

 
tied by Pujic
Fly Type: Terrestrials & Midges,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US, Eastern Canada, Central Canada,
Imitation: Ants/Beetles,
Material List*:
Hook: Dry fly #10
Thread: Black 8/0 UNI thread
Body: Peacock hearl wound around shank.
Wing Case / Shell Back: Medium sized coffee bean, hand painted and covered with clear nail polish. The bean is then epoxied onto the peacock hearl on the hook shank. This should be done last.
Legs: 3 wild boar hairs, tied horizontally on top of the shank, trimmed and bent to shape.
Eyes: Painted onto coffee bean.

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Tying Instructions: Additional Information:
Fun pattern to tie. Can also be painted like a lady bug, or just about any beetle out there.

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