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Iron Lotus

Nymph · Trout · Grayling · Beginner · 4 versions

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard nymph, 14-18
• Thread Olive/black 70D

Materials

• Bead Silver tungsten bead (1)
• Tail CDL (6 fibers)
• Body Thread, white stripe over olive, coated (smooth)
• Wingcase stripe Black thread band (thorax)
• Rib None. Coating does it

How to tie it

1. Build smooth two-tone thread body
2. Black thorax band, coat whole body with cement/resin
3. Whip finish

Other versions

3 more in the app: Classic Recipe (2), Fly Fish Food Tie, Jigged.

Tying videos

• Iron Lotus — Trident Fly Fishing (Trident Fly Fishing)
• Iron Lotus — Global FlyFisher (Global FlyFisher)
• Iron Lotus — Fly Fish Food (YouTube)
• Iron Lotus — Fly Fish Food (Fly Fish Food (tutorial))
• Iron Lotus — Screamin Reels (YouTube)
• Iron Lotus — Holsinger's Fly Shop (YouTube)

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