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Meko Special

Wet Fly · 1 version

Global FlyFisher Recipe

  • Hook Mustad 34007; sizes 4, 6, 4
  • Thread Orvis light pink 6/0 or 3/0, or fluorescent (Gotcha) pink Danville Flat Waxed Nylon 3/0 6/0

Materials

  • Hook Mustad 34007; sizes 4, 6
  • Thread Orvis light pink 6/0 or 3/0, or fluorescent (Gotcha) pink Danville Flat Waxed Nylon 3/0
  • Eyes 5/32" silver bead chain; nickel-plated lead for deep water, or mono or plastic for tailing fish
  • Tail Originally tied by Omeko with a tan craft fur tail with a gold and pink blend of Krystal Flash; Orvis now ties it with tan Antron fiber or Fly Fur over a gold/pink blend of Krystal Flash (a pink holographic braid can also be used as a substitute)
  • Body Omeko’s original had a tan rug yarn body; Orvis ties it with pale pink/tan blend of Antron dubbing
  • Rib Soft brown saddle hackle, palmered and trimmed
  • Head Tying thread

Tying videos

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