Red Bead Gray/Black Opimidge Pupa

Fly: Steve Schalla, Originator: Kent Rianda, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 2487 , #14-20
Head: Red Glass Bead
Thread: Gray 8/0
Weight: 0.010" Leadfree wire, coated w/ Super Glue
Tail: Gray Thread, coated w/Super Glue
Rib: Black 6/0 Thread
Shellback: Green Flashabou
Gills: White Antron Fibers
Shellback: Green Flashabou/TD>
Body: Gray Thread , coated w/ Super Glue
Note: This pattern does well when the algae bloom has developed on the surface yet it is still clear at the lower depths. As the algae thickens, switch to reds and purples as your primary colors


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