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Balance Leech Tungsten

Streamer · Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Intermediate · 1 version

Reference Recipe

• Hook 60° jig or straight scud hook, #10-14
• Thread Black 6/0

Materials

• Balance pin Steel balance pin (Sequin/balance pin, extends past eye)
• Bead Copper or black slotted tungsten bead (Slotted tungsten on the pin)
• Tail Black / olive / brown material (Marabou, one clump)
• Flash Pearl flashabou (A few strands Krystal Flash)
• Body Match tail (Leech dubbing or micro chenille)

How to tie it

1. Slide the tungsten bead onto the balance pin, then mount the hook in the vise.
2. Add a drop of superglue over the pin wraps and let it grab.
3. At the bend, tie in a marabou tail one shank length long with a couple strands of pearl flash.
4. Dub a slim, slightly tapered body forward, or wrap micro chenille, right up behind the bead.
5. Sweep any stray fibers back, build a small collar, and whip finish behind the bead.

Tying videos

• Balance Leech Tungsten — AvidMax (YouTube)
• Balance Leech Tungsten — Charlie's Fly Box (YouTube)
• Balance Leech Tungsten — Sport Fishing on the Fly (YouTube)

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