Gray/Black Optimidge Pupa
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Fly: Steve Schalla, Originator: Kent Rianda, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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Hook: |
TMC 200R, sizes 18-20 |
| Thread: |
Gray Uni-thread 8/0 |
| Weight: |
0.010" Leadfree wire |
| Tail: |
Gray Thread coated w/Super Glue |
| Rib: |
Black 6/0 Thread |
| Body: |
Gray Uni-thread 8/0, coated w/ Super Glue |
| Gills: |
White Haretron Dubbing |
| Head: |
Gray Thread |
Note: Spiral wraps of lead-free wire under the threaded body gives the illusion of segmentation. This pattern is popular on Eastside Sierra Reservoirs, ie Lake Crowley, for the prolific Chironomid hatches
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