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Egg-Sucking Leech

An orange bead leads a soft leech profile that moves during pauses.

At the vise
Beginner friendly
Common sizes
#6–12
From hook to fly

At the vise.

4 steps

Follow this base recipe in order. The materials list specifies one hook size; adjust proportions together when tying another size.

  1. Bead and base

    Slide the orange bead to the eye. Start thread behind it and cover the shank.

  2. Tail

    Tie a full marabou tail about one shank long at the bend. Bind the butts forward to stabilize the bead.

  3. Body

    Dub a slightly tapered body from the tail base to the bead, keeping the hook gap clear.

  4. Finish and brush

    Whip finish behind the bead. Brush the dubbing lightly to free fibers and soften the outline.

Beyond the bench

On the water.

Swing or drift for steelhead and Pacific salmon; the smaller dressing also suits trout.

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Recipe references

Original written instructions adapted from the sources below. Materials and methods may vary between versions.

For the same fly box.

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