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Here is a beetle I tied on a size 12 hook .
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It's construction is monofilament and thread , it is colored with permanent markers and has a top coat of clear fingernail polish for extra durability.
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Once you have tied the basic beetle you can color it to fit any species that may be abundent where you fish.
Fred