Bead Head Leech

Fly: Derek Smith, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 5262 pr Mustad 9671 Size 10
Bead: Brass bead head sized to fit
Thread: Olive 8/0
Tail: Olive marabou (sparse)
Body: Olive marabou and olive Krystal Flash spun on thread
Wing: Olive marabou (sparse) and 3 strands olive Krystal Flash

Sparse is the key to this fly. You want lots of movement in the water on this one. I also tye in black. My favorite lake fly!


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