Materials
| Hook | 60 Deg Jig Hook #12 |
|---|---|
| Bead | Black Tungsten Slotted 7/64" Bead |
| Thread | Uni 6/0 Black |
| Tail | Black Marabou |
| Body | Black Hare's Ear (or whatever works in a thin dubbing noodle) |
| Rib | Small Red Wire |
| Lateral Scale | Barred Olive & Black Silly Legs |
| Hackle | Black Schlappen (or a soft hackle the length of the Shank) |
Notes
Fished for sea-run cutthroat on the Lillooet River, where it has also taken bull trout and a probable chinook. It is meant to suggest fry or sculpin, and movement is the key, so use the softest marabou and hackle available.
Published in March 2024 (Vol 57 No 3), page 13.