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Current Tags for This Pattern
/ Bead Head / Nymph / Ostrich / Soft Hackle /

Fuzzball  

tied by cencalfly
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Northwest US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List: Hook: TMC 2312 #6 or #8
Bead: Copper or Gold
Thread: Black
Body: Pearl Core Braid – Orange
Rib: Orange Ostrich Herl
Collar: India Hen Back (can also use Partridge or any other suitable soft hackle)
Throat: Ice Dub – Black

Tying Instructions: Put a few wraps of .02 lead or lead-free wire under the bead to center it. Wrap the hook with the braid then run the ostrich herl between the wraps of the braid. This will help protect the herl from breaking.

This is tied on a size 8 2XL hook. For a smaller version, you can use a micro pearl braid to get a slimmer/smaller body, and different color braid and herl. You can mix up the colors to cover several different caddis.
Presentation Tips: Dead drift under an indicator or tight line.

Current Species For This Pattern
Emerger (1 votes)
Great Lakes Steelhead (1 votes)
Nymph (1 votes)
Pacific Steelhead (1 votes)
Panfish (2 votes)
Streamer (1 votes)
Trout (1 votes)