Showing posts with label larva. Show all posts
Showing posts with label larva. Show all posts

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Lady Mono



Lady Mono

Hook: Mustad 3906B, size 10-14
Thread: Brown
Ribbing: Monofilament; round or flat
Body: Tapered brown floss or uni-stretch with orange floss or uni-stretch tied in at rear and pulled up the belly. Body is then ribbed with the monofilament
Head: Black ostrich herl

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Utah Killer Bug



Utah Killer Bug

Hook - Mustad 3399, 3906 or equivalent
Weight - Lead free wire
Thread - Fluorescent pink
Body - Berroco Ultra Alpaca Yarn - Steel Cut Oats

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Mosquito Larvae


Mosquito Larvae

Hook - Dry or nymph
Thread - Black
Tail - Grizzly hackle fibers
Body - 1 light & 1 dark moose mane hair
Thorax - Peacock herl
Feelers/antenna - Grizzly hackle fibers

Note: For added durability, coat the thread underbody with a crazy glue and then wrap the moose mane hairs forward. Do the same thing for the peacock herl. You may also overcoat the moose mane hairs with your favorite UV resin.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Body Glass Caddis


Body Glass Caddis

Hook - Straight or curved
Thread - Black
Ribbing - Copper wire
Body - Olive body glass or equivalent*
Thorax - Peacock herl
Legs - Optional

*Equivalent = V rib, d rib, liqui lace, larva lace, swannundaze (if you still have it) etc.