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Thom Green Leech


 Don't be fooled by how simple this fly is, it's absolutely deadly for all kinds of still water species. The classic colour is black, but you should also carry these in olive, brown and claret. To support the channel, get access to the monthly tying classes and enter the giveaways, head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/flickingfeathers and sign up.

Material list Hook: 3-4x long streamer hook (e.g. TMC5263) size 2-8 bent to shape Weight: Lead wire Thread: 6/0 to match body colour Tail: Marabou Flash: Fine crystal flash (optional) Body: Dubbing or yarn Hackle: Soft hen hackle to match body colour. Renzetti vise: https://amzn.to/3NQuvEq Tiemco ceramic bobbin holder: https://amzn.to/3IkDOeP Renomed scissors: https://amzn.to/3NL5oCT Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3OYmrCG Cement applicator: https://amzn.to/3OT4ENx Amazon UK Loctite gel: https://amzn.to/3bIw4qC Applicator: https://amzn.to/3AvHF6I

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