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LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa

Nymph · Emerger · Trout · Beginner · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard nymph, 12-16
• Thread Olive or amber 8/0

Materials

• Overbody Antron yarn, loose bubble (veil)
• Underbody Antron/dubbing blend (full)
• Head Brown dubbing (small)
• Legs Partridge (sparse)

How to tie it

1. Dub underbody
2. Tie Antron veil surrounding the body in a loose bubble
3. Sparse legs, brown head
4. Whip finish

Tying videos

• LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa — Barry Ord Clarke (YouTube)
• LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa — In The Riffle (In The Riffle)
• LaFontaine Sparkle Pupa — Trident Fly Fishing (Trident Fly Fishing)

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