Gray/Black Optimidge Pupa

Fly: Steve Schalla, Originator: Kent Rianda, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

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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