GV-21 Leech

Originator: Jack Mittman, Fly: John Gordon, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook: Tiemco 200R (size #14)
Thread: 70 UTC Brown/Olive
Body: Rabbit strip Gold variant (Hairline color GV-21)
Body: Red Krystal Flash

Tying instructions
  1. Start thread at eye and lay down a thread base to the bend.

  2. Tie in the rabbit strip at the bend. Be sure to separate the hair at the tie in point.

  3. Wrap thread back towards the eye and let the bobbin hang.

  4. Cover thread wraps with head cement.

  5. Tie in the other end of the rabbit strip at the head.

  6. Tie in red Krystal Flash at the head. One piece each side of the head. You want these fairly long ¾ to 1 times the length of the rabbit strip.

  7. With the tying thread create a small tapered head.

  8. Whip finish and head cement.




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