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Rio Getter
How do you tie a Rio Getter?
Rio Getter is a nymph fly pattern for Rio Grande Cichlid, Bluegill. Find its 7 materials and 9 tying steps below.
The Rio Getter is a versatile nymph pattern designed to imitate small aquatic insects. It is effective for targeting species like Rio Grande Cichlid and Bluegill.
- Difficulty
- 2 of 5
- Target species
- Rio Grande Cichlid, Bluegill
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Materials
- Nymph Hook, TMC 3761, sizes 10-14
- Thread (8/0), Olive
- Bead Chain Eyes, Medium, Silver
- Olive Marabou
- Hare's Ear Dubbing, Natural
- UTC Ultra Wire, Small, Gold
- Olive Barred Rubber Legs
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Tying instructions
Create a thread base covering the front 1/3 of the hook shank.
Tie in bead chain eyes on top of shank (1/4 shank length behind eye).
Tie in a bunch of marabou (equal to hook length) at bend.
Tie in ultrawire at bend of hook.
Dub body to rear of bead chain.
Counterwrap wire to rear of bead chain. Secure with thread and remove excess.
Tie in legs behind bead chain. Secure with thread and separate with a wrap of dubbing between legs.
Tie in a second clump of marabou in front of eyes. Clump should extend back to base of tail.
Whip finish and apply flex seal to complete.