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Circus Peanut

Streamer · Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Pike · Intermediate · 2 versions

Note: This recipe has not been verified against a documented source, or disagrees with one. Treat the materials and steps as unconfirmed.

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Streamer, articulated, 2-6
  • Thread Rust or olive 6/0

Materials

  • Rear hook Marabou and flash (full)
  • Connection Beadalon wire (articulated)
  • Front body Crosscut rabbit strip (palmered)
  • Head Spun deer hair (clipped large)
  • Eyes Large dumbbell (1 pair)
  • Flash Flashabou (sparse)

How to tie it

  1. Tie rear hook: marabou tail, flash
  2. Connect to front hook with wire
  3. Palmer rabbit strip on front shank
  4. Spin deer hair head
  5. Clip to shape with flat bottom
  6. Add eyes
  7. Whip finish

Other versions

1 more in the app: Classic Recipe (2).

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