Bead Head Pupa

Bead Head Pupa

contributed by Phil Rowley

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Materials

ThreadColor to Suit
HookTiemco 2457 #8-#16
RibFine Copper, Silver or Gold wire
BodyFrostbite, Flashabou, or Crystal Hair depending upon your color preference
ThoraxPeacock Herl
HeadGold, Copper or Black Bead
GillsWhite Sparkle Yarn

Notes

Used as a chironomid pupa on a full sinking line (type 3 or 4) in deep water, often over 20 feet, with the line length matched to the depth from a marked anchor rope. It is fished with a very slow hand twist retrieve, and takes typically come near the surface as the trout follows and turns down on the pattern.