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Grubs are very good bait for fish, and so why not mimic a grub when fly fishing? Well now you can. This nymph skin is awesome and makes perfect segments to look just like a grub. And when wrapped over with mono fishing line, it not only increases the depth of those ridges, but also holds the material into place to keep it from unraveling as easily. Now this is not the most durable fly in the world, and will most likely come apart after just a few hook-sets, it still is worth it to tie since they are easy and cheap to make, and are very effective.

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Materials I used
Hook: Risen 2457 (size 12) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/hooks/products/shrimp-and-caddis-2…
Weight: 0.015 lead wire - https://amzn.to/3u2DM8d
First thread: Veevus 140 (white) - https://amzn.to/3uesVbe
Mono: Rio Fluorocarbon Tippet - https://amzn.to/49kQxeF
Body: Kelly's Nymph Skin (natural) - https://amzn.to/40vxEBN
Second Thread: Veevus 10/0 (black) - https://olefloridaflyshop.com/shop/tying-materials/threads-spooled-item…
Marker: FineColour (deep ochre) - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Head Cement: Solarez Ultra Thin - https://solarez.com/fly-tie-ultra-thin-bone-dry-clear.html

Tools
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Vise: Renzetti Traveler - https://amzn.to/2t2FFmo
Bobbin: Stonfo Bobtec - https://amzn.to/2YWOf39
Scissors: Risen Spring Assist - https://www.risenfly.com/collections/fly-tying-tools-and-accessories/pr…
Whip finisher: Dr. Slick brass - https://amzn.to/2tGYwDW
Fly Tying Bench: Oasis Walnut Compact Bench - https://www.oasisbenches.com/oasis-benches/compact-bench/

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