Olive Optimidge Pupa

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

Hook: TMC 2487 , #14-20
Thread: Olive 8/0
Weight: 0.010" Leadfree wire, coated w/ Super Glue
Tail: Olive Thread, coated w/Super Glue
Rib: Black 6/0 thread and Gray Wire
Body: Olive Thread, coated w/ Super Glue
Head: Olive Thread
Note: The scud hook has been typically been used for this pattern but more are being tied with a curved hook, ie. TMC200R, to achieve a more elongated profile as the naturals rising through the water column


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