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This little rubber legged pattern is called, "Humbug."
Its just a chenille tie, on a heavy hook. These are #8 Sproats.
The body color is contrasted by a dark/contrasting shellback.
Its supposed to use medium chenille, but I don't have any except the chartreuse seen here. Undeterred, I pressed on with what I had.
These have no weight but the hook, sooooo they sink slowly. This part of their purpose is intended for shallower waters.
Patience will be required to fish these.

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 10, 2013 at 5:54pm
Dick, I do find I like tying the simple "brim killer" styles.
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 10, 2013 at 5:53pm
Leo, not sure about specific seasons. Going by the Wilsons experience, I'd say
they are "warm water" bugs.
Judging by the fish in my pond, these should attract. Leggy, chenille things seem to be
accepted readily.
Comment by dick tabbert on September 10, 2013 at 3:36pm

I'm thinkin David is hooked. Nice bugs buddy.

Comment by Leo Nguyen on September 10, 2013 at 2:37pm

Excellent job. Man, perfect bug for the late winter to early spring. Although, aren't these for early summer generally?

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 10, 2013 at 2:53am
Not yet Ken.
Comment by Slip Sinker on September 9, 2013 at 7:43pm
nice craftsmanship David. Have you tried any of these out yet?
Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on September 9, 2013 at 6:42pm
Thanks, Big Man.
I think maybe the legs are too long, but I find the pond gills seem to like that.
Comment by Bob Garner on September 9, 2013 at 6:21pm

Good looking bugs buddy

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