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Legs Alive Soft Hackle
tied by letumgoFly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Nymphs,
Wet,
General Freshwater,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northeast US,
Material List:
Hook - Mustad Model C49S/Size 8
Underbody - White Wooly Nylon (used to build up a smooth tapered underbody)
Body - Two strands of "Legs Alive" of two different contrasting colors (you can also use Flexifloss)
Thread - Black UNI-Thread (6/0)
Collar - Indian Hen Hackle
Head - Tying Thread coated with clear nail polish
(These are a LOT of fun to tye!)
Tying Instructions: Materials are listed in the order they are tyed onto the hook.
Presentation Tips: Dead Drift