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Olive Deep Sparkle Pupa

 
tied by Roughfisher
Fly Type: Nymphs,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: Central US,
Imitation: Caddis Flies,
Material List: HOOK: Standard Nymph Hook #12-16
THREAD: Black
BODY: Sparse Dubbed Light Olive Antron Dubbing
VEIL: Olive Antron, Pulled Loosely over Body
WINGS: Sparse Hungarian Partridge
HEAD: Loosely Dubbed Brown Superfine
Tying Instructions: Tie in two sparse 1" sections of Antron like a tail, one on either side of the shank. Touch-dub antron body and pick out well with dubbing teaser. Tie the tail forward about 2/3 to 3/4 the length of the shank to cover the body. Pull the antron out with bodkin to make a bulging veil around the body. Tie short partridge barbs extending back over body on top, then loosely dub superfine forward to form a head. Whip finish.
Presentation Tips: Shot-and-indicator or Brooks Method nymphing.