Chris will marry the two product lines to tie some of his unique creations for Great Lakes Steelhead.
He will be demoing 3 patterns.
Golden Leech
Thread: Ultra Thread 140 Denier Tan or 6/o UNI Tan
Tube: Clear Micro Tube
Hook Guide: Clear
Tail: Gold Flashabou
Body: Gold Starlite Dubbing
Collar: Gold Starlite Dubbing
Gills: Red Neck Hackle or Dubbing
Wing: Ginger or Barred Ginger Zonker Strip
Head Hackle: Indian Hen Back Feather. Leave the fluff attached.
Head: Gold Cone.
Black and Silver Leech
Thread: Ultra Thread 140 Denier Black or 6/o UNI Black
Tube: Clear Micro Tube
Hook Guide: Clear or Orange
Tail: Silver Starlite Dubbing
Body: Silver Starlite Dubbing
Collar: Black Starlite Dubbing
Wing: Black Zonker Strip
Head Hackle: Black Hen Feather or Schlappen. Leave the fluff attached.
Head: Silver Cone or Hot Orange.See here for Chris’ complete BIO.
Hare’s Ear
Thread: 8/0 Tan
Hook: 2XL 3XH Nymph Hook Size 8-18 (Size 10 for Demo)
Tail: Indian Hen Back Feather fibres Mottled Brown
Rib: Ultra Wire Copper
Body: Hemingway UV Hare’s Ear Tan
Thorax: Hemingway UV Hare’s Ear Natural Dark
Wingcase/Legs: Single Hen Back feather Tip removed
Bead: Gold Bead size to match hook. 1/8″ for size 10
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