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Mouse Rubber Leg Stinger

Nymph · Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Pike · Intermediate · 2 versions

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

McFly Angler dressing

  • Hook Risen 9030, 12
  • Thread Veevus (light olive 6/0

Materials

  • Eyes Risen Bead chain Eyes (3.2mm, chartreuse)
  • Tail Rabbit Strip (olive)
  • Legs MFC Centepede Legs (small, yellow/black)
  • Body Rayon Chenille (olive)
  • Collar Soft Hackle patch (olive or chartreuse)
  • Head Cement Solarez Ultra Thin UV Resin

How to tie it

  1. Start the thread on a curved stinger hook and wrap to the bend.
  2. Snip two strands of rubber leg; fold one in half and pinch it at its midpoint, place it on top of the hook at the bend, and secure it rearward so it forms two splayed tails; tug to splay.
  3. Advance the thread to midshank, fold a second strand in half, and lash it on top with three or four wraps, then wrap around just the shank so a set of legs stands out on each side.
  4. Tie in the body chenille (or dub) at the bend and wrap a segmented body forward, leaving the mid-shank legs standing out to the sides.
  5. Advance the thread to behind the eye and tie in a third folded strand for the antennae/forward legs, pulling in opposite directions to snap them into orientation.
  6. Cut the antenna loop at its midpoint, then bundle and trim the legs and tails to even lengths.
  7. Build a small head, whip finish, and cement.

Other versions

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