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Ray Charles

Nymph · Trout · Beginner · 4 versions

Classic Recipe

• Hook Scud hook, 14-18
• Thread Pink or tan 8/0

Materials

• Body Pink or tan ostrich herl (wrapped full)
• Shellback Pearl tinsel (over top)
• Rib Thread (securing)

How to tie it

1. Tie in tinsel and ostrich at bend
2. Wrap ostrich body
3. Pull tinsel over top, rib to secure
4. Whip finish

Other versions

3 more in the app: Classic Recipe (2), TB, Beadhead.

Tying videos

• Ray Charles — Tim Flagler (Orvis)
• Ray Charles — McFly Angler (YouTube)
• Ray Charles — Trident Fly Fishing (YouTube)
• Ray Charles — On The Water Flies Fly Tying (YouTube)
• Ray Charles — InTheRiffle (YouTube)
• Ray Charles — Holsinger's Fly Shop (YouTube)

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