The Collaborator

The Collaborator

contributed by Phil Rowley

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Materials

ThreadTan 8/0 Uni Thread
HookMustad C49S #10-12
RibFine Copper Wire
ButtBright red Frostbite
BodyLight Brown Frostbite (Color #61)
UPDATERed holographic Flashabou
ThoraxPeacock Herl
HeadGold Bead, 1/8"
GillsWhite Antron or Sparkle Yarn

Notes

Tied in sizes 10 to 12 to imitate 1/2 to 5/8 inch chironomid pupae, especially light orange-brown "carrot" pupae with a red butt. It is fished on a dry line with a leader equal to the water depth, and the gold bead head and copper rib help it sink quickly while keeping a slim profile. Phil Rowley notes it was a big hit with fish at White Lake.