In this tutorial, our warehouse manager Brad Green shows you how to tie his favorite all around streamer pattern, Mike Schultz' Red Eyed Leech. Brad uses this pattern for smallmouth, trout, and steelhead. It works well on standard streamer rigs or on a Euro nymphing leader.
You can find the materials for this fly in our shop at this category link Red Eyed Leech
Recipe:
Hook: Ahrex TP560
Thread: Veevus 140 denier power thread
Eyes: Hareline Double Pupil Lead Eyes. Brad uses medium in the video but you can adjust the size for different weights.
Tail and body: Hareline Rabbit Strips. Black, olive, or brown are Brad's favorites.
Flash #1: Copper Speckled Flashabou
Flash #2: Red Flashabou
Feather Collar: Hareline Mallard Flank
Finishing Resin: Raidzap Flex or Loon Flow
Tools Used:
Dr. Slick All-Purpose Scissors