Hot Head Bugger

Fly: Jim LaFevers, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H #4
Head: Hot Orange Conehead
Thread: Black 3/0
Tail: Black Marabou topped with a few strands of Pearl Krystal Flash
Body: Black Estaz
Hackle: Black Saddle (Palmered)

Note: I originally tied this pattern to be an “egg-sucking leech” for Steelhead. The conehead was incorporated in lieu of the standard glo-bug and also to aid sink rate.


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