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Mini FAB Sunburst

Dry Fly · Trout · Beginner · 2 versions

Note: This recipe has not been verified against a documented source, or disagrees with one. Treat the materials and steps as unconfirmed.

Michael Jensen dressing

  • Hook Ahrex FW551, 10
  • Thread Red

Materials

  • Head Tungsten Bead Slotted, Gold
  • Tail Rabbit strip Tiger Barred, Black/orange over yellow
  • Body Fritz/cactus chenille, Orange Sunburst
  • Front hackle Mallard Barred Flank, Fl. Orange

How to tie it

  1. Tie in the small booby-foam cylinder at the REAR of the hook over the bend for buoyancy.
  2. Tie in the sunburst Jelly Fritz just ahead of the foam.
  3. Wrap the fritz forward in touching turns, stroking fibers back, to behind the eye; tie off.
  4. Build a small head, whip finish, and pick out the fritz into a round glowing blob.

Other versions

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