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    Rats! Now I wish I hadn't tied those Japanese beetles for the November SOTM. I left some on the kitchen table and my wife tried to swat several of them.

    Put me down for a Catalpa Worm. I'll post a pic as soon as I work out the mechanics of tying it. Give me an hour or so.


    (sound of clock ticking, with Jeopardy theme in the background........)

    OK. I got it (I think). Will this work?

    Catalpa Worm

    Hook: Cabelas Model 2 sz. 8
    Thread: 4 Lb. test TrileneXL monofilament
    Weight: medium alloy wire
    Body: White 2 ml craft foam, colored with Prismacolor markers
    Legs: Black Chinese Hen Neck feather ( I could also probably use black dubbing in a dubbing loop).

    Here is the real deal:

    Last edited by Gigmaster; 12-30-2012 at 04:47 PM.

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