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Japanese Beetle

Terrestrial · Trout · Panfish · Beginner · 2 versions

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard dry, 12-14
• Thread Black 8/0

Materials

• Shell Peacock herl over foam, or green-black foam (domed)
• Legs Black rubber or hackle (3 per side)
• Body Peacock ice dub (under shell)

How to tie it

1. Dub iridescent underbody
2. Pull foam/herl shell over
3. Legs out the sides
4. Whip finish

Other versions

1 more in the app: Classic Recipe (2).

Tying videos

• Japanese Beetle — Harrison Steeves (YouTube)
• Japanese Beetle — Drop Flies (YouTube)

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