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Reverse Detatched Glass Bead Head Peeking Caddis

Fly: Ben Sobel, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Nymph or wet fly hooks of choice
'Head': take a small glass bead, and thread it onto 40 lb test mono. While holding the mono in METAL hackle pliers, melt about 1/3" of the mono over the bead. Flatten the other side of the mono with smooth-faced pliers, cut to half shank length, and tye in
Thread: UNI Black 8/0
Legs/thorax: green marabou, wrapped forward a bit and then swept back
Butt: natural beaver or other fine dubbing. Taper body to more accurately imitate natural


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