Fast Bug

Fly: Alan Bithell, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Any curved shank Example is on a size 8 Partridge
Thread: Fine tan
Shellback: Nymph Skin (Or any stretchy shell back material) Tied in forward behind the eye, whip finish and remove the thread. Fix in place with the rib.
Head: 4mm bead slipped over the tying of the shell back
Thorax cover: Nymph Skin
Rib: Wire, colour to suit
Body: Seals fur. The back section mixed colours to give a kind of olive, Hot Spot Pink, then a dark section to set off the hot spot

Note:(Materials listed in order of tying in.)

I tie this in 4 weights -
Standard Bead
Tungsten Bead
Standard Bead + Lead wire
Tungsten Bead + Lead wire



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