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Johnno
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by Johnno » Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:27 am
I saw a pic of a water spider with a wee air bubble near the head. So I came up with this.
Peacock herl body with a clear bead at the front with a light CDC hackle. 12 to 18. Very simple, but surprisingly very effective little fly I have discovered to my joy. May be worth a crack in your neck of the woods this coming season.
The Bubble Spider.
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letumgo
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by letumgo » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:16 am
I will add some of these to my box this week. Thanks for sharing. I’ve had great luck with your patterns in the past.
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Mike62
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by Mike62 » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:53 pm
It's a smoke fly on steroids. I'm stealing this pattern; it will work up here.
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DUBBN
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by DUBBN » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:16 pm
The Rootbeer midge larva in size 22 to 18 has been very effective this winter. I decided to throw a hackle on it. Then, try Johnnos technique.
I should have used dubbing or Peacock. That tubing kicked my butt.
Size 18
