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Don's Claret Micro Leech

Streamer · Wet Fly · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Tyer Recipe

  • Hook curved scud/pupa hook, 14-16
  • Thread black 8/0

Materials

  • Tail Claret marabou (few fibers)
  • Body dubbing Claret body dubbing (thin dubbed rope)
  • Rib Fine silver or copper wire (1 strand)
  • Bead (optional) Black or copper bead (1 small)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread behind the eye and wrap to the bend above the barb.
  2. Tie in a short sparse claret marabou tail about half a shank long.
  3. Dub a slim claret body forward to behind the eye, keeping the profile small.
  4. Rib with wire in 5-6 open turns and tie off.
  5. Lightly pick out the body for movement, then whip finish at the eye.

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