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Black Death

Attractor · Tarpon · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Saltwater hook, 2-6
• Thread Black 6/0

Materials

• Body EP Fibers or craft fur (black) (full)
• Eyes Lead dumbbell or bead chain (1 pair)
• Legs Black Sili legs (2 pairs)
• Flash Purple or blue flashabou (sparse)
• Weight Lead eyes for hook-up (underneath)

How to tie it

1. Mount hook, tie in lead eyes underneath
2. Build body with black EP Fibers or craft fur
3. Add rubber legs
4. Add flash, purple or blue for contrast in the black body
5. Trim to shrimp/crab profile
6. Whip finish

Tying videos

• Black Death — Martyn White (YouTube)
• Black Death — Piscator Flies (YouTube)
• Black Death — Backwater Fly Fishing (YouTube)

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