Fishing in British Columbia - Fly Patterns: Bent Leech

Bent Leech

Hook: 10-6 Mustad 9672, front half bent up 45 degrees
Thread: 6/0 black
Tail: Black marabou
Body: Black seal fur picked out
Weight: Lead wire on front half
Note: Can be tied in others colors such as olive, brown, and maroon.

Tying Instructions:

Place hook in vice, and bend the front half up 45 degrees.
Wind lead wire on the front half of hook and secure in place with thread. Wrap thread back and forth over lead until it is no longer visible.
Tie in marabou as tail at hook bend, tail should be about half the length of hook shank.
Dub seal fur on to thread and wrap forward to eye of hook.
Whip finish, and head cement.
Use a bodkin to pull out seal fur.

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