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Topwater Chimera
How do you tie a Topwater Chimera?
Topwater Chimera is a streamer fly pattern for Speckled Seatrout, Redfish. Find its 7 materials and 11 tying steps below.
The Topwater Chimera is a streamer designed for targeting speckled seatrout and redfish. It is fished on the surface to mimic baitfish, creating a commotion that attracts predatory fish.
- Difficulty
- 3 of 5
- Target species
- Speckled Seatrout, Redfish
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Materials
- Pencil Popper Hook
- Thread (140 Denier), White
- 2mm Foam, White
- White Rabbit Zonker Strip
- Ice Chenille, Pearl
- Crosscut Rabbit, White
- UV Resin
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Tying instructions
Create a thread base extending the length of the hook shank.
Tie in Zonker Strip (approx. length of hook shank) extending from bend in hook. Trim excess.
Tie in Chenille. Trim excess and wrap thread forward to halfway point of hook shank.
Wrap chenille forward to halfway point. Secure with thread. Trim excess.
Tie in crosscut rabbit strip making sure fur is on top and pointing back.
Create collar by making two wraps of crosscut rabbit. Secure with thread. Trim excess.
Apply superglue to the flat side of two foam spider bodies.
Align foam bodies on opposite sides of shank with pointed ends meeting behind the eye. Press together until glue has set.
(Optional) If a gap exists, tie in black ice chenille between collar and head.
(Optional) Wrap chenille to fill gap. Secure with thread. Trim excess.
Whip finish and apply UV resin to complete.