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Murray's Hellgrammite

Nymph · Smallmouth Bass · Largemouth Bass · Panfish · Intermediate · 1 version

Classic Recipe

• Hook Standard nymph, 3x long, 4-8
• Thread Black/brown 6/0

Materials

• Body Black chenille (full)
• Legs Black rubber legs (3 pairs)
• Pincers Black rubber or goose biots (at head)
• Shellback Black Swiss Straw (segmented)
• Weight Lead wire (heavy)

How to tie it

1. Mount hook, wrap lead
2. Tie in pincers at head
3. Build chenille body with rubber legs
4. Pull shellback over in segments
5. Whip finish

Tying videos

• Murray's Hellgrammite — She Ties Flies (She Ties Flies)

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