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Speckled Spider

Hooks - Mustad 3399 or equivalent
Thread - Black
Body - Well-marked grizzly hackle stem wrapped over a tapered gray floss underbody
Reverse wrapped with fine silver wire.
Hackle - Hungarian partridge tied on as a collar and tied back.

*Add a drop of crazy to the under body prior to wrapping the hackle stem body for added durability.

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

norm, Howdy;

Must have been one of those "gotta hold yer mouth inna right position"
kinda deals what with using the stem of another hackle feather as the
body. You sir are a brave man. I applaude your patience.
That sucker is Beautiful !!!

hank

(awe-struck stare)

I give this one an “11”

Beautiful tie!!

Did you have to soak the stem?

That is really nice. I like the look of the stem for a body.