Chiquita

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Chiquita


Steelhead Fly


Hooks - MUS80500BL, MUS80501BL, TMC7999, or DA12441 or equivalent
Thread - Fluorescent red
Tail - White marabou, with a small bunch of fluorescent yellow marabou tied on top
Body - Copper wire
Hackle - Small bunch of fluorescent yellow marabou tied in at the throat
Wing - Fluorescent yellow marabou
Topping - Small bunch of red Flashabou Accent


Darwin Atkin of Porterville, California, originated this pattern.


Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson