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Cramer's Jitterbee

Terrestrial · Panfish · Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Bass popper hook, 6-10
• Thread Yellow/black 6/0

Materials

• Body Yellow and black foam (layered, bee-shaped)
• Legs Black rubber legs (3 pairs)
• Wing White Craft Fur or poly yarn (short)
• Indicator Yellow foam (top)

How to tie it

1. Mount hook, layer foam pieces to create bee shape
2. Tie in rubber legs at intervals
3. Add short wing
4. Trim to shape
5. Whip finish

Tying videos

• Cramer's Jitterbee — Catchcoma (YouTube)
• Cramer's Jitterbee — flyfishingtwins (YouTube)

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