Leech

[herefishy]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZN1249smis
Learn to tie the simi seal leech from the guy who invented it.

[whatfly]

To be fair, Rohmer did not invent this pattern, just modified an existing one by changing the material. The mohair/angora goat leech is a very old pattern. It can be tied with any long fiber dubbing, whether natural or synthetic, or with mohair, which is angora goat yarn. I personally prefer STS Trilobal for these because it is not as flashy as Semi-Seal, but have some of those as well, for murkier conditions.

[melk]

Thanks Liljoe. Now I have a use for lots of dubbing on a fly! I teach classes and the mantra is "Take a pinch and use half". I may have to adjust to "Take a pinch and add half"!
Mike

[Liljoe]

Mike, well I really hope it works for you! And Merry Christmas!

[Ed_D]

Liljoe, is Warren rubbing off on you?


Regards,
Ed

[Liljoe]

Ed, now what would make you say that?

[ScottP]

This fly isn't good looking but it's been productive.

Right off the vise it looks like it's already been chewed by some fish, which is a good thing; real nice fly.

Regards,
Scott