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LaFleur's Charlie

How do you tie a LaFleur's Charlie?

LaFleur's Charlie is a wet fly pattern for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead. Find its 6 materials and 10 tying steps below.

LaFleur's Charlie is a versatile saltwater fly designed for targeting species like speckled trout and redfish. It is fished as a wet fly and is effective in various water conditions.

Difficulty
2 of 5
Target species
Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead

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At the vise

Materials

  • Saltwater Hook, Gamakatsu SL11-3H, sizes 4-8
  • Thread (140 Denier), Tan
  • Lead Dumbbell Eyes, Medium, Red/White
  • Ice Chenille, Pearl
  • Tan Craft Fur
  • UV Resin

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Tying instructions

  1. Create a thread base extending the front 1/4 of the hook shank.

  2. Tie in Dumbbell Eyes along the top of the shank.

  3. Extend thread base to the bend of the hook.

  4. Secure Ice Chenille at the bend of the hook.

  5. Wrap thread forward to rear of dumbbell eyes.

  6. Wrap chenille forward and secure with thread at the rear of the dumbbell eyes.

  7. Trim excess chenille.

  8. Rotate the fly in the vise.

  9. Tie in a clump of craft fur at the front of the dumbbell eyes, measuring approximately 2x hook length.

  10. Whip finish and coat thread head with UV Resin to complete.

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