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sparkle bottom beattle

 
tied by skier266
Fly Type: Terrestrials & Midges,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Western Canada,
Imitation: Ants/Beetles,
Material List:
shell- black foam
body- black ice dub
legs- rubber legs
hook- standard dry fly hook

Tying Instructions: wind thread down hook

tie in foam at the bend

create a dubbing loop and wrap thread 1/2 towards the eye of the hook

dub up to the thread and tie off, pulling foam over the body

tie in legs and dub up to the eye of the hook

once again pull foam forward and tie down, whip finish and head cement and your done.