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Complex Twist Sow Bug

Nymph · Trout · Beginner · 1 version

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

Fly Fish Food Tie

  • Hook Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook, 16
  • Thread UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Watery Olive 70 Denier

Materials

  • Bead Hanak Round+ Slotted Tungsten Beads - Silver - 3.5mm
  • Wire UTC Ultra Wire - Red - Small
  • Body Ostrich Herl - Scud Tan
  • Body Ostrich Herl - Light Gray
  • Alternate Hook Umpqua U560 BL-BN Jig Hook - 50 pack - 16
  • Alternate Thread UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Light Olive
  • Alternate Body Nature's Spirit Ostrich Herl Plume - Tan
  • Alternate Body Nature's Spirit Ostrich Herl Plume - Muskrat Gray
  • Alternate Wire UTC Ultra Wire - Wine - Small

How to tie it

  1. Materials are listed in tie-in order. Follow the Fly Fish Food video tutorial for the full sequence.

Tying videos

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