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Cap Spider
How do you tie a Cap Spider?
Cap Spider is a nymph fly pattern for Bluegill, Sunfish, Panfish, Redfish. Find its 5 materials and 9 tying steps below.
The Cap Spider is a weighted nymph pattern designed to be fished deep, ideal for targeting panfish. It features a jig hook and rubber legs to create enticing movement underwater.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- Bluegill, Sunfish, Panfish, Redfish
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At the vise
Materials
- Jig Hook, Firehole 516, sizes 10-14
- Thread (70 Denier), Black
- Tungsten Slotted Bead, 3.5mm, Black
- Ultra Chenille, Black
- Black Round Rubber Legs
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Tying instructions
Add a slotted bead to the hook and secure with thread.
Tie in ultra chenille along the length of the shank. Leave at least 2x shank lengths extending beyond the bend.
Wrap thread to the rear of the bead.
Counter wrap chenille along the length of the shank.
Secure with thread at the rear of the bead and trim excess.
Rotate the hook in your vise, tie in 2-4 pairs of silicone legs.
Secure legs with cross wraps and spread them evenly.
Trim legs to desired length.
Whip finish and add super glue on the thread to complete.