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Nomad Viva

Streamer · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Reference Recipe

  • Hook 2XL wet/streamer, down eye, 10-12
  • Thread Black 6/0

Materials

  • Slotted tungsten nugget bead Gold bead (1 (tied back from eye))
  • Marabou Black marabou (tail and short wing)
  • Marabou or fluoro floss Fluorescent green marabou (tail tag)
  • Fritz / chenille Black estaz (body)

How to tie it

  1. Slide a gold tungsten bead onto the shank and set it about a third back from the eye for a level sink.
  2. Start thread at the bend and tie in a short fluorescent-green tag, then a slim black marabou tail over it one shank length long. The classic Viva green-and-black.
  3. Tie in black Fritz at the bend and wind it forward in touching turns to the bead.
  4. Half-hitch behind the bead, cross in front, and tie in a short black marabou wing over the back to mid-body.
  5. Build a small front body from the bead to the eye, whip finish, and cement.

Tying videos

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