Balanced Nano's Leech

Balanced Nano's Leech

contributed by Paul Lhotka

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Materials

HookTMC-5262 3XL Streamer Hook. Size #8 or #10
BeadGold 5/32" Tungsten
ThreadUTC 140 Olive
LoopSingle strand Dorado wire, Bead stringing wire, Pike leader wire, etc
TailRabbit Zonker Strip, Barred Olive
Tail FlashPearl Krystal Flash
BodyRabbit Fur, Olive
HackleHungarian Partridge, Olive
HeadIce Dub, Peacock

Notes

A two-point version of Nano Peralta's Leech, with a wire loop tied to the inverted hook shank so the leader attaches to the balanced hook. It can be stripped as a leech or fished hanging under an indicator. The author notes it can be tied with many body materials and colours.

Published in November 2026 (Vol 59 No 8), page 16.