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The Octopus

Large and gaudy fly for night fishing for sea run trout in the river.

Allan Nørskov Johansen
Tube fly
A little difficult
sea trout (sea run)
Thread Black UTC 140
Tube 3mm clear plastic
Butt Large Mirage tinsel
Rear half body Silver/black Flashabou Minnow Body Mylar tube
Dubbing Light copper dubbing
Hackles Black hen hackle. Five needed in increasing sizes.
Rubber legs Clear/orange Sili-legs.
Front half body Two sections of black wool yarn and UV-copper Polar chenille
Underwings Arctic fox or Chilean silk goat, peaty yellow, light orange (Ginger).
Flash Smooth copper flash
Weight Non-lead wire
Top wings Black EP Fiber, tapered with scissors
Head Tying thread, thicly varnished or covered with LCR
Hook guide Clear silicone tube (bright orange as an alternative)

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