Rubber Band Worm

Fly: Mark Libertone, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook: Curved caddis hook
Thread: Tan
Body: A cream colored 1/8" rubber band (see note)
Thorax: See note

Note: A cream colored 1/8" rubber band cut as in the illustration.

The smaller end is tied to the shank and stretched out, tying it down the hook shank to the bend with the thread. Wrap the thread back leaving room for the thorax. Wrap the body, overlapping to form segments, gradually decreasing tension on the rubber. The thorax is a built up underbody of brownish embroidery thread touch dubbed over with hare's ear dubbing, then wrapped over with a heavily dubbed brush made by Leisenring method. This is brushed down and back after wrapping.

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