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Spring's Wiggler

 
tied by OSD
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Steelhead,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Imitation: Mayflies,
Material List*:
Hook Mustad 3906, 3906-B, 3399
Thread Black 6/0
Tail/wing case Squirrel Tail Grey, Fox or black.
Body chenille color (your chouse)
Hackle ribbing - Saddle (your chouse) color


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Tying Instructions: Tie in squirrel tail at bend of hook
(Do NOT TRIM)
Then tie in Saddle hackle tip first and chenille
Wrap thread forward to head area.
Wrap chenille forward a tie off and trim
Wrap saddle hackle forward palmered as you would ribbing.
Tie off and trim.
Bring over the back of body untrimmed ends of squirrel tail and tie in at head trim and make nice head
Whip finish and cement.