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Golden Stone Girdle Bug

Nymph · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Tyer Recipe

  • Hook 3XL nymph/streamer, 6-10
  • Thread Brown 6/0

Materials

  • Tail White/barred material (round rubber, 2 strands)
  • Body Golden/tan material (chenille)
  • Legs White/barred rubber legs (round rubber, 3 pair)
  • Antennae White/barred material (round rubber, 2 strands)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread; optionally add lead wraps along the shank.
  2. At the bend tie in two rubber tails splayed in a V.
  3. Tie in golden chenille at the bend.
  4. Wrap the chenille forward, pausing to tie in a pair of rubber legs at three points along the shank.
  5. At the eye tie in two rubber antennae pointing forward.
  6. Tie off the chenille, form a head and whip finish.

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