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Double Gonga

Streamer · Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Pike · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

  • Hook Two 3XL streamer hooks joined into an articulated streamer (~4 in), 4 (both hooks, 3XL)
  • Thread Olive or tan (to match), 140-210 denier 140-210 denier

Materials

  • Hooks 3XL streamer hook, size 4 (2)
  • Connection 20 lb braid/wire loop (1)
  • Eyes Lead dumbbell eyes (rides hook-down) (1 pair)
  • Rear tail Marabou plus Krystal Flash (1-2 plumes)
  • Rear hackle Palmered schlappen (1-2 feathers)
  • Body Craft fur / Polar Fibre spun in a dubbing loop (built like chenille) (as needed)
  • Legs Barred silicone/rubber legs (several)
  • Collar Schlappen and craft fur (few)

How to tie it

  1. On the rear hook, tie in a dense marabou tail about a shank-and-a-half long with a few strands of Krystal Flash, then palmer a schlappen collar for a full, breathing tail section.
  2. Load craft fur or Polar Fibre butts into a dubbing loop, spin it into a shaggy chenille, and wrap it forward to build the rear body; add a pair of barred rubber legs, whip finish and set aside.
  3. Lash a braid/wire loop to the front hook and mount the rear hook on it so the sections ride a shank apart; secure the joint firmly.
  4. Tie lead dumbbell eyes on top of the front shank near the eye so the fly rides hook-point down.
  5. Tie in a marabou wing and flash on the front, then wrap another spun craft-fur/Polar Fibre dubbing-loop body forward, working it in and around the eyes; trim the fibers to shape a broad baitfish profile.
  6. Add barred rubber legs and a schlappen collar at the head, build a neat head around the eyes, whip finish and cement.

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