CFFC 4TH WINTER FLY SWAP
Sinking Beetle

Tied by Mike Weaver

 Materials
terrestrial beetle trout fly pattern
Hook:
Type:  Wet, DE Sproat (G3A)
Manufacturer:  Partridge
Size:   16
Thread
Black 8/0
Under-body:
Strip of lead.nbsp;Vary the amount of lead to suit conditions and sinking speed desired.
Also effective without lead
Body:
Bronze peacock herl
Wing case:
Crow wing or Swan herl dyed black
Tag:
Bright green floss, possibly fluorescent
eg Glo-Brite

Tier's Comments:     -     Very effective fly in summer when the river is low and clear.   In these conditions it will catch more trout than the floating beetle.   The small @plop' caused by its weight can be an advantage, but don't overdo the lead.

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