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Mohair Leech
How do you tie a Mohair Leech?
Mohair Leech is a streamer fly pattern for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bass. Find its 6 materials and 5 tying steps below.
- Difficulty
- 1 of 5
- Target species
- Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Bass
- Pattern designer
- David Klausmeyer
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Materials
- Streamer Hook, TMC 5263, sizes 4-10
- Thread (140 Denier), Black
- Black Marabou
- Krystal Flash, Holographic Black
- Mohair Yarn, Black
- UTC Ultra Wire, Medium, Copper
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Tying instructions
Optionally wrap heavy wire on hook shank for weight
Tie in marabou fibers and Krystal Flash strands at tail
Wrap mohair yarn around hook shank to create body
Use bodkin to pick out mohair fibers for shaggy appearance
Whip finish and cement head