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Japanese Sinking Beetle (Steeves)
tied by letumgoFly Type: Wet,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Ants/Beetles,
Material List:
Hook - Dry Fly Hook (Size 10)
Thread - Black 6/0
Back - Swiss Straw (Copper Colored)
Woven Body - Krienik Heavy Braid (Mallard & Emerald)
The body is woven onto the hook and then coated with epoxy before the fly is finished.
Legs/Wings - Kreinik Ribbon (1/8" - Mallard Colored)
Tying Instructions: Materials are tied on in the order they are listed above.
Presentation Tips: Fish as a dry fly that sinks (dead drift)
