Wanted to share my newest fly pattern that I tied to fish for striped bass and largemouth bass. It's my own personal pattern.
Hooks are Umpqua TMC 811S 3/0 Saltwater , Spirit River 3-D Molded Eyes Red 3.5mm , Body material is Flash'N Slinky GRN/Multi #9P4K0000(made in South Africa) and Steve Farrar's Flash Blend in Bledding Yellow color, Head is made with Chartreuse Cactus Chenille, and 18 wraps of .030 lead wire to weight the fly. What I always do is after I wrap the lead on I use some Softex Flexable Coating to help strengthen everything. With the big fish I want my fly to last fish after fish. So do your 18 wraps of lead first and then start with the body material in about 31/2 inch lengths. What I do is start with the green body material and tie that in working from the tail forward layer after layer then I mix the Bleeding Yellow color in with the green. You can use a little bit of Red Flasabou too if you want. Work your way towards the head and then tie in very evenly the cactus chenille for the head leaving enough room to tie of with a double whip finish for extra strength. Use head cement or Softex over your whip finish. You will need to trim the body to whatever taper you want it to be as a baitfish. Take your time trimming the fly!! Last step is to use 5 minute Epoxy to glue the eyes on and you are done!
Tight Lines!! " On"
Jeannie
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