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Maggot

Hook - Mustad 3906B, size 12-16

Thread - Black (White thread under the body)

Shell - Dark brown duck quill section over entire body*

Body - Light cream latex**

Hackle - Dark brown as a wet fly collar

Remarks: It is suggested that an under body of white floss or thread be wound forward before the latex; otherwise, the black thread may show through the body.

*I substituted black pheasant tail fibers. Note: This could be eliminated completely if desired

**I substituted cream colored wonder wrap (span flex) for the latex

The Book of Fly Patterns: Over 1,000 Patterns for the Construction of Artificial Flies - Eric Leiser

Purdy Maggot!

Just sounds weird, don’t it?

But it’s true…

norm, Howdy;

Looks like what we had for lunch at SERE* school, back when ...
weird but tasty critters. chucklin'

hank
*(Survival Escape Resistance and Evasion school).

Hank,
You got my respect and admiration brother! We owe you a HUGE thank you for your service and your sacrifice!
In admiration and respect,
Dougsden

Norm,
What a great looking pattern! I know of some always curious and perpetually hungry bluegills that would go smackers over this dandy!
I stand in awe my friend,
Dougsden