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The Jar-Jar Binks

 
tied by Cyprinid Carpio
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Recommended Region: Central US,
Material List: Hook - Mustad R72, sizes 10 - 6

Eyes - Bronze bead chain, cut 4 long.

Thread - Danville 6/0 Olive

Weight - .15 lead-free wire, 10 wraps

Tail - Olive rabbit fur clump cut from a zonker strip

Abdomen - Brown Olive Lifecycle Dubbing

Ribbing - Brassie size olive Ultrawire

Legs - Two olive sili-legs on each side

Thorax - Brown Olive Lifecycle Dubbing

Hackle - Olive-dyed mallard flank

Head - Brown Olive Lifecycle Dubbing
Tying Instructions: Tie in the order listed above. Color of materials can be altered accordingly. Try to keep flash to a minimum. Bronze bead chain can be found at hardware stores in the ceiling fan section. Or, you can make your own by tarnishing gold or silver bead chain with a flame.
Presentation Tips: Yousa cast theses nymph into da water and yousa catcha da biggest fishy in da lake Ani!!
(Shameless Star Wars reference)

Best used for sight fishing. Twitch or drag along the bottom to imitate any number of edible goodies. The doubled bead chain eyes increase the bottom disturbance, drawing fish in.